Microsoft security experts say hackers affiliated with the notorious Clop ransomware group are behind an attack on a third-party file sharing system that resulted in the theft of personal data belonging to Nova Scotians.
The Nova Scotia government said it is still trying to determine how many people had their data stolen in the attack on MOVEit software, which is used by companies all over the world. The provincial government confirmed Sunday that it used the software and that some residents’ data has been breached as a result of the attack.
The Nova Scotia Heath Authority website said MOVEit is used to share sensitive and confidential information with partners and external clients….