A computer failure hit the aluminum production company in Sept-Îles, caused by a “security incident related to the intrusion of an unauthorized third party”.
Posted at 6:23 p.m.
Cybersecurity specialists are investigating the incident that occurred overnight from Thursday to Friday, Aluminerie Alouette said in a statement.
In recent days, several experts have warned that Ukraine’s allies could suffer cyberattacks from Russia. Asked during a press briefing about a possible link between the conflict and the computer failure at the Aluminerie Alouette, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau assured that the country’s cybersecurity centers are working to protect Canadians around the world. virtual. ” [Ils] are working to follow up on the attacks we receive, but also to prevent other attacks, ”he said.
Despite the disruptions, “aluminum production continues in a safe manner,” assured the company located in Sept-Îles. An update will be made shortly.
More details to come.