Subj : Canadian government claims hacktivists are attacking water and en
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Fri Oct 31 2025 15:30:09

Canadian government claims hacktivists are attacking water and energy 
facilities

Date:
Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:24:00 +0000

Description:
Businesses operating ICS systems need effective communication and 
collaboration," the Canadian government warns.

FULL STORY
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sts targeted Canadian ICS, disrupting water, oil, and agricultural 
infrastructure ICS vulnerabilities stem from unclear roles and poor asset 
protection Canada urges VPNs, 2FA, and threat detection to secure ICS 
environments 

The Canadian government has issued a new security alert warning of so-called 
hacktivists targeting Industrial Control Systems (ICS). 

The report says the Cyber Centre and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police has 
received multiple reports of incidents involving internet-accessible ICS. 

Among the reports were an attack on a water facility, in which the miscreants 
tampered with water pressure valves and degraded the service for the 
community. How to secure the assets 

The report also mentions a Canadian oil and gas company, in which an 
Automated Tank Gauge (ATG) was manipulated into triggering false alarms. 

Finally, there was an attack on a grain drying silo in a Canadian farm, where 
the attackers changed temperature and humidity levels. Luckily, the attack 
was caught on time, otherwise it could have resulted in potentially unsafe 
conditions. 

ICS are computer-based systems used to monitor and control industrial 
processes and critical infrastructure, including Supervisory Control and Data 
Acquisition (SCADA) systems, Distributed Control Systems (DCS), and 
Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC). 

By gaining access, cybercriminals can disrupt power grids, water supplies, 
manufacturing lines, or transportation networks, causing widespread damage 
and safety risks. For hacktivists, exploiting ICS is a way to gain media 
attention, discredit organizations, and undermine Canadas reputation, the 
report further stated. 

The problem with ICS systems is in unclear division of roles and 
responsibilities, the Canadian government stressed in the report, saying they 
often create gaps which leave critical systems unprotected. 

To tackle the problem, businesses operating ICS systems need effective 
communication and collaboration. 

That communication implies proper inventory, documentation, and protection of 
internet-connected assets, as well as making sure managed services are 
implemented securely, maintained throughout their lifecycle and based on 
clearly defined requirements. 

It also means businesses should implement Virtual Private Networks ( VPNs ), 
two-factor authentication ( 2FA ), and a strong active threat detection 
system. 

Regular penetration testing and continuous vulnerability management are also 
advised. 

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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/canada-says-hacktivists-breached-water-
and-energy-facilities


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