November 21, 2023 at 08:39AM
The Canadian government has reported a data breach involving two moving and relocation services firms contracted by the government. The breach exposed personal information of present and former public service employees, as well as members of the Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The government is offering credit monitoring services and the option to reissue compromised passports. The LockBit ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the attack. No specific number of affected individuals has been provided yet.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
1. The Canadian government has experienced a data breach involving two moving and relocation services firms contracted by the government.
2. The breach affects personal information of present and former public service employees, Canadian Armed Forces members, and Royal Canadian Mounted Police.
3. The breached information includes personal and financial data provided by individuals to the relocation services companies, potentially dating back to 1999.
4. The exact number of affected individuals has not yet been determined, and the government is still identifying impacted individuals.
5. Affected individuals are being offered credit monitoring services and the option to have their passports reissued.
6. Individuals who have used the relocation services in the past 24 years have been advised to change their login credentials, enable multi-factor authentication, and monitor their accounts for unusual activity.
7. The LockBit ransomware gang has claimed responsibility for the cyberattack and has already published some of the stolen data.
8. The situation is ongoing, and the government will provide further information as it becomes available.
9. Employees with questions should contact their departmental privacy teams.