Cyberattack Disrupts Online and Phone Services at Quebec Construction Commission

Summary

Quebec’s Commission de la construction says a cyberattack has disrupted its online and phone services since Monday. An investigation is underway; the commission cannot yet confirm whether data was compromised or when services will return.

Key points

• The CCQ confirmed that the security incident detected Monday was a cyberattack.
• The attack has paralyzed the commission’s online and telephone services.
• The CCQ launched an investigation and brought in external experts to assess the incident.
• The commission has not determined whether any data was compromised or when regular services will be restored.
• Emergency medical assistance abroad, the September monthly pension payment, and the Construire en santé program remain available; claims from dentists and pharmacists are being received.

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