Global Affairs Canada Cyberattack

Industry: Government | Level: Strategic | Source: BleepingComputer

Global Affairs Canada (GAC) detected a cyberattack on January 19th, 2022, resulting in network disruptions. The attack was successfully mitigated with critical services continuing to be available however some online services are not, as recovery efforts are still in progress. The GAC manages foreign and consular relations for the Canadian government and the current review of the incident did not identify impact to other government departments.