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Canadian Cyber Centre Warns of Hacktivists Abusing Internet‑Accessible Industrial Control Systems

October 29, 2025

Multiple incidents have been reported in Canada where internet‑accessible industrial control systems (ICS) have been manipulated by opportunistic actors (hacktivists). Attackers altered water pressure values at a water treatment facility, resulting in degraded service for the community. An Automated Tank Gauge (ATG) was manipulated at an oil and gas company, triggering false alarms. Temperature and humidity values were manipulated at a farm grain silo, potentially leading to unsafe conditions if not discovered in time.

Security Provider F5 Suffers Cyberattack

August 9, 2025

Cybersecurity provider, F5 Inc. suffered a nation-state cyberattack where source code ended up exfiltrated from its networking product suite, BIG-IP, this past August and per Department of Justice approval, delayed notification of the hack until Wednesday.
“On August 9, 2025, F5, Inc. learned that a highly sophisticated nation-state threat actor had gained unauthorized access to certain company systems,” the company said in 8-K report to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filed Wednesday, October 15. “The company promptly activated its incident response processes, and has taken extensive actions to contain the threat actor. To support these activities, the company engaged leading external cybersecurity experts.”
Seattle, Washington-based F5 specializes in application security, multi-cloud management, online fraud prevention, application delivery networking, application availability and performance, and network security, access, and authorization. Meanwhile, the company had over $2.8 billion in revenues for its last fiscal year.

Extensive Databreach fully Exposes Qualinet’s Operation Methods

January 10, 2025

The Qualinet Group suffered a ransomware attack on January 10. The company deployed its emergency plan and mobilized a team of specialists to identify the extent of the attack. The Rhysida group claimed the attack. The hackers infiltrated the servers and stole 1.5 million files. Qualinet refused to pay the ransom of seven bitcoins ($870,000) in exchange for its 1.2 terabyte treasure trove of data. Since January 28, all files can be downloaded via Tor software from Rhysida’s website. The site exposes company data, including its operating methods, canadian passports and Quebec driver’s licenses.

Qualinet operates primarily in the disaster restoration and cleaning services industry and is based in Quebec, Canada.

Cyberattack Forces Recycling Company to Permanently Shut Down

April 7, 2025

Recycling specialist Eu-Rec has filed for insolvency after cyberattack took its IT systems completely offline. As a direct result of the attack, orders could no longer be processed. The data compromised in the attack includes email addresses, telephone numbers, postal addresses, contact details, and bank account information. Around 50 employees are affected by the insolvency, but their wages and salaries are secured for the coming months thanks to insolvency benefits.

Eu-Rec offers environmental/waste management services.

Cyberattack takes Systems Offline at German Tool Wholesaler

April 17, 2025

Tettnang-based tool wholesaler Layer reported a suspected cyberattack last Thursday. The company’s stores closed and their fleet was not making deliveries. On Monday, April 21 a report was issued stating that Layer is working diligently with IT experts to resolve the cyber incident. Core processes were restored on Tuesday, April 22nd.

LAYER-Grosshandel GmbH & Co. KG is a German company that retails hardware supplies, offering a wide range of products including (machine) tools, building hardware, and work clothing.

Security Provider LenelS2 Hit in Cyberattack

November 1, 2024

Physical security provider, Framingham, Massachusetts-based LenelS2, suffered a cyberattack in November and after an investigation is now letting victims know about the attack.

Operations Disrupted at BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC)

August 19, 2024

The BVI Electricity Corporation (BVIEC) was the victim of a cyberattack that affected its internal and external operations. The energy company works with experts and security agencies to solve the problem and restore normal operations. Despite this incident, BVIEC continues its efforts to restore electricity in the British Virgin Islands after the passage of tropical storm Ernesto

Third Largest Energy Distributor in Colombia hit by Cyberattack

September 2, 2024

The company is operating normally and the provision of energy services was not affected. A complaint was filed with the Public Prosecutor’s Office for the incident that occurred on September 2,

Cyberattack Takes German University IT Systems Offline

June 12, 2023

The Kaiserslautern University of Applied Sciences (HS Kaiserslautern) was hit by a ransomware attack, following incidents affecting at least half a dozen similar institutions in recent months. The incident was confirmed on Friday, with the university using an emergency website to announce its “entire IT infrastructure” had been taken offline, including university email accounts and the telephone system.

Almost every facility and service available to the institution’s more than 6,200 students has been affected. Computer pools and even the library will “remain closed until further notice,” the university stated.

Ransomware Attack Shuts Down 14 Canadian Gateway Casinos for Two Weeks

April 16, 2023

Canada’s Gateway Casinos & Entertainment Ltd. has officially confirmed that the company has been the subject of a cyberattack. All 14 of the company’s casinos in the province of Ontario were shut down. The casinos were hit with a ransomware attack that reportedly created an IT outage. Gateway Casinos started reopening on April 29.

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