Hacktivists Breach Canada’s Critical Infrastructure – ICS Tampering Confirmed
Category:Threat Intelligence / Incident
The Canadian Centre for Cyber Security reported multiple hacktivist intrusions targeting water, oil & gas, and agricultural systems. Attackers tampered with industrial control systems (ICS) and triggered false alarms, raising safety risks nationwide.
CORTEX Protocol Intelligence Assessment
Business Impact: Physical safety and operational disruptions across critical infrastructure sectors highlight the growing convergence of cyber and physical risks. Technical Context: Attackers accessed internet-exposed PLCs and SCADA systems, manipulating parameters remotely.
Strategic Intelligence Guidance
- Isolate ICS networks from IT environments.
- Disable internet-facing interfaces for control systems.
- Implement VPN-only remote access with MFA.
- Conduct joint tabletop exercises with local CERTs.
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Intelligence Source: Hacktivists breach Canada’s critical infrastructure, cyber Agency warns | Oct 30, 2025