Ransomware attack delays government services in Nunavut, Canada

Ransomware attack delays government services in Nunavut, Canada

A ransomware attack last weekend struck the network of the Canadian territory Nunavut, severely impeding a bevy of government services that rely on access to systems and electronic files.


The attack took place on Saturday afternoon, encrypting files on government servers and workstations and crippling email and other internet-based communications. The only service to be unaffected is the Qulliq Energy Corporation, Nunavut’s only power utility.


With an estimated population that’s approaching 40,000, Nunavut is Canada’s northernmost territory, which split off from the Northwest Territories in 1999. Many of its inhabitants are Inuit.


“I want to assure Nunavummiut that we are working non-stop to resolve this issue,” said Nunavut Premier Joe Savikataaq in a government press release. “Essential services will not be impacted and the GN will continue to operate while we work through this issue. There will likely be some delays as we get back online, and I thank everyone for their patience and understanding.”


In an attempt to mitigate the incident, the territory is prioritizing the restoration of data to key services related to health, family services, education, justice and finan ..

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