Cyber Incident Victim: Emera
Date:
Apr 2025
Location:
Canada
Summary
Emera disclosed that it and its subsidiary Nova Scotia Power detected unauthorized access to parts of their Canadian network and servers supporting business applications, prompting activation of incident response protocols, engagement of third‑party cybersecurity experts, containment of affected systems, and notification of law enforcement. The company stated that physical operations, including generation, transmission, distribution, the Maritime Link and the Brunswick Pipeline, remain unaffected and that service to customers in Nova Scotia continues without disruption, with no impact on its U.S. or Caribbean utilities. It added that the incident is not expected to materially affect financial performance and that first quarter financial statements will be released as planned while IT teams work with experts to restore the compromised systems.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| Available to members | 0 motives | 3 techniques |
| Threat Actors | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0 actors | Available to members | Available to members |
Description
On April 25, 2025, Emera Inc. and Nova Scotia Power discovered unauthorized access into certain parts of their Canadian network and servers supporting portions of their business applications. Immediately after detection, the companies activated their incident response and business continuity protocols. They engaged leading third‑party cybersecurity experts to assist with the investigation. Actions were taken to contain and isolate the affected servers in order to prevent further intrusion. Law enforcement officials were notified of the incident as part of the response process. The IT team began working with the cybersecurity experts to assess the scope of the compromise.
The companies reported that there was no disruption to any of their Canadian physical operations, including Nova Scotia Power’s generation, transmission and distribution facilities, the Maritime Link or the Brunswick Pipeline. The incident did not impact the utility’s ability to safely and reliably serve customers in Nova Scotia, and there was no effect on Emera’s U.S. or Caribbean utilities. Efforts are underway to bring the affected portions of the IT system back online. Nova Scotia Power customers can obtain the latest updates at nspower.ca. Emera intends to release its Q1 Financial Statements and Management Disclosure and Analysis on May 8, 2025 as planned. At this time, the incident is not expected to have a material impact on the financial performance of the business.