Cybersecurity News: London Hydro Data Breach Exposes Customer Information
London Hydro, a major utility provider in Ontario, has reported a data breach compromising customer information. The incident, disclosed in recent days, involved unauthorized access to sensitive data, though specific details on the scope and nature of the exposed information remain limited.
The breach was detected by London Hydro’s security team, prompting an investigation in collaboration with cybersecurity experts. While the utility has not confirmed whether financial or personal data was accessed, the incident underscores ongoing risks to critical infrastructure and customer privacy.
Authorities, including law enforcement and regulatory bodies, have been notified. London Hydro has not yet released a full timeline of the breach or identified potential threat actors. The incident serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities faced by utility providers and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures in safeguarding customer data.
Source: https://www.ctvnews.ca/london/article/london-hydro-data-breach-compromises-customer-information/
London Hydro TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/london-hydro
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