May 9, 2024 at 12:40PM
The Government of British Columbia is investigating multiple cybersecurity incidents affecting its networks. Premier David Eby stated that sensitive information had not been accessed, and an ongoing investigation is assessing the impact. The government is working with the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security to determine their extent and enhance data protection.
Key takeaways from the meeting notes:
– The Government of British Columbia is investigating multiple cybersecurity incidents affecting its government networks.
– Premier David Eby stated that there is no evidence of sensitive information being accessed or stolen, but an investigation is ongoing.
– The government is collaborating with the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security and other agencies to assess the incidents’ impact and implement additional security measures.
– No specific details regarding the number of incidents or their detection timeline have been disclosed.
– The Canadian government faced a data breach in November, exposing sensitive information of undisclosed employees.
– Other entities, such as the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and Canada’s anti-money laundering agency, also experienced cyberattacks or cybersecurity incidents in recent months.