'Sophisticated' cyberattacks detected on B.C. government networks, premier says

There has been a "sophisticated" cybersecurity breach detected on B.C. government networks, Premier David Eby confirmed Wednesday evening.

There have been "sophisticated cybersecurity incidents” detected on B.C. government networks, Premier David Eby confirmed Wednesday evening.

Few details have been shared with the public, but Eby said the province is working with the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security to determine the extent of the cyberattacks.

"There is no evidence at this time that sensitive information has been compromised," the premier said in a statement. "However, the investigation is ongoing and we have more work to do to determine what information may have been accessed." 

The confirmation comes one week after CTV News reported that all government employees were directed to immediately change their passwords.

At the time, a spokesperson said there was no link to the high-profile cyberattack against London Drugs that forced the company to close all 79 stores for several days.

The B.C. government is now seeking "additional measures to safeguard data and information systems," according to Eby's statement.

"Cybersecurity threats are a constant reality of the modern world and continue to grow in seriousness," he said.