Federal cybersecurity officials confirmed a recent cyberattack on Global Affairs Canada on Monday amid growing tensions over a possible Russian invasion of Ukraine.
The federal government is not saying who it suspects was behind the January 19 attack, which left diplomats still unable to access certain online services almost a week later.
The attack came a day before the Canadian Center for Cybersecurity called on companies to strengthen protections against possible Russian-backed attacks.
This was stated by the Ministry of Finance, which confirmed the incident Corrective measures have been taken
later, but he gave no further information.
The Government of Canada faces ongoing and persistent cyber risks and threats on a daily basis
he mentioned.
Cyber threats can arise from system or application vulnerabilities or from deliberate, sustained and targeted attacks by external actors to gain access to information
we indicate.
Moscow is currently engaged in a military confrontation with Canada and its NATO allies over Russia's military buildup on the border with Ukraine, which was also the target of a major cyberattack on January 16.
Ukrainian officials blamed Russia for the attack, which Moscow denied.
Russia has deployed around 100,000 troops along Ukraine's borders along with tanks and other heavy artillery, raising fears of an invasion across Europe, which Russia has denied.
Tensions escalated on Monday when the United States placed 8,500 troops in Europe on heightened alert.
At the same time, NATO also announced a series of deployments of ships, fighter aircraft and troops in an attempt to show more solidarity. enhanced deterrence and defense
.
Denmark sent a frigate to the Baltic Sea and four F-16 fighter jets to Lithuania. Spain transported ships and considered sending fighter planes to Bulgaria. France has said it is ready to station troops in Romania under NATO command. The Netherlands planned to send F-35 stealth fighter jets to Bulgaria. The United States has announced that it will increase its military presence in Eastern Europe.
NATO will continue to take all necessary measures to protect and defend all Allies, including strengthening the eastern part of the Alliance
said NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg.
We will always respond to any deterioration in our security environment, in particular by strengthening our collective defense
he added.
Britain said it would withdraw some of its diplomats from its embassy in Ukraine after the United States said it had ordered the evacuation of the families of embassy staff.
Global Affairs Canada has said it cannot discuss Canada's diplomatic plans in Ukraine for security reasons.
Numerous emergency plans are in place. The safety of Canadian diplomats and their families is, of course, paramount, and we will continue to stand with Ukraine and ensure the safety of Canadians and Ukrainians
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday.
The confrontation between Russia and Ukraine is on the agenda as Mr. Trudeau and his Cabinet held a three-day virtual retreat that ends on Wednesday.
That means a lot to us. And I can tell you that in the next three days we will be looking at the situation in Ukraine as part of our cabinet discussions
explained Mr. Trudeau.
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