State Actor Blamed for B.C. Government Cyberattack

B.C.'s public service head confirms state or state-sponsored actor attempted government system breach in cyberattack. Investigations ongoing, no details on which state involved or targeted systems. Premier announces attack involvement of CCCS and other agencies, assures no sensitive data compromised. 76 staff continuously protect systems, faced with daily attempted breaches. Timeline reveals ongoing investigation since April, with sophisticated actor detected. Motivation unknown, but government emphasizes prior cybersecurity investments and collaboration with federal partners.