Quebec’s energy utility says its web site and cell software have been knocked offline by a cyberattack.
Hydro-Québec says it was focused at round 3 a.m. by a denial-of-service assault — when attackers flood an web server with site visitors and overwhelm it.
The utility says the assault has shut down its web site and cellphone software however says its essential programs usually are not affected.
Hydro additionally says there was no knowledge breach and private knowledge was not compromised.
In latest days, Canadian web sites have been focused by cyberattacks with pro-Russian teams claiming accountability.
Targets included web sites for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, the Port of Québec and Laurentian Bank.
As of 10:30 a.m. neither Hydro-Québec’s web site nor its cell app have been operational.
