Back to SearchHALTON HILLS, ON – The Town experienced a cybersecurity incident. Upon learning of the incident on March 22, the Town took immediate steps to address the issue, including retaining external cybersecurity specialists and, out of an abundance of caution, temporarily shutting down network systems.
An investigation into the full impact of the incident is ongoing. The Town is working with experienced cybersecurity professionals to support its investigation and to identify and facilitate communication with any parties that may have been affected.
We do not believe that the Town was specifically targeted. Cybersecurity risks are unfortunately commonplace in today’s environment and malware indiscriminately targets countless organizations each day around the world. The Town endeavours to continually improve and strengthen its information technology systems and will continue to prioritize investment in cybersecurity.
The Town is committed to data safety, is taking the matter very seriously and asks its residents and partners for their patience as it seeks to remediate the situation.
About the Town of Halton Hills
The Town of Halton Hills, with a population of approximately 60,000, consists of two urban centres, Georgetown and Acton, the Halton Hills Premier Gateway employment area, three hamlets – Glen Williams, Stewarttown and Norval – and several smaller settlements. Halton Hills has long been recognized for its natural beauty, active agricultural community, high quality of life and proximity to major centres, including Brampton, Mississauga and Toronto. The Town is ranked as one of the top small communities in Canada by a national magazine. Visit the website at haltonhills.ca.
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