The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) has revealed that it was investigating and trying to stop a major cyberattack on its networks.
In a statement, RCMP spokesperson, Marie-Eve Breton, said: “A breach of this magnitude is alarming.”
Breton added that the force was “actively managing” the threat.
The statement did not provide any information about the suspected source of the attack.
The RCMP has commenced a criminal investigation into the attack and has vowed to “hold those responsible accountable.”
With support from Canada National Cryptologic Agency, an agency that provides Canada with IT security and foreign signals intelligence, the RCMP said it was still assessing “the breadth and scope of the security breach.”
While explaining further, Breton said: “The situation is evolving quickly.”
She added that there was no impact on policing, and “at this time, no known impacts on safety and security partners in Canada or abroad.”
