Nova Scotia Power Boosts Security After Data Breach

0:00Nova Scotia's largest power utility, Nova Scotia Power, has agreed to beef up its security measures after a cyber attack-exposed customer data. Canada's Privacy Commissioner, Philippe Dufres, received a compliance letter outlining the changes, including deleting social security numbers from customer files. The breach happened back in March 2025 when a hacker got into the systems and accessed information from hundreds of thousands of customers. Many leaders have stressed that they've learned key lessons from the incident. The former chief executive pointed to a likely Russian-based group behind it, while current CEO Vivek Sud highlighted steps to improve cybersecurity and data handling. As part of the fixes, Nova Scotia Power will share results from an outside security audit with the commissioner's office by the end of October. These moves signal a strong push to safeguard customer info and prevent future hits like this one. You've been listening to Vancouver News today. AI-powered local news.