Emera Inc. and Nova Scotia Power announced the discovery of a cybersecurity incident. The breach involved unauthorized access to parts of their Canadian network and business application servers. Upon detection, the companies activated incident response protocols, isolating affected servers to prevent further intrusion. Law enforcement has been notified, and the companies are working with third-party cybersecurity experts to address the incident.
Despite the breach, there has been no disruption to physical operations in Canada, including Nova Scotia Power’s generation, transmission, and distribution facilities.
The incident has not affected Emera’s U.S. or Caribbean utilities. The company assures customers in Nova Scotia that there has been no impact on their ability to provide reliable service. Emera also confirmed that the financial performance of the business is unlikely to be significantly impacted by the breach.
The company’s IT team continues to work closely with cybersecurity experts to restore the affected systems. Updates on the situation will be made available on Nova Scotia Power’s website. Emera’s planned Q1 Financial Statements and Management Disclosure will be released on May 8, 2025, as scheduled.
The company noted that they are carefully analyzing the scope and potential effects of the breach.
Emera is a prominent North American energy provider headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, serving 2.6 million customers across Canada, the U.S., and the Caribbean. The company’s portfolio includes regulated electric and natural gas utilities. Nova Scotia Power, a subsidiary of Emera, has provided electricity to communities in Nova Scotia for over a century. The company focuses on providing safe, reliable service while supporting regional growth and development.
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