Are Canada's Essential Services Vulnerable To Hackers?

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Hackers are targeting grocery stores in Europe — taking control of refrigeration systems and spoiling thousands of pounds of food. Could Canadian supermarkets be next? With cyberattacks also hitting water systems and power infrastructure, are our everyday essentials more vulnerable than we think? Cybersecurity expert and lawyer Ritesh Kotak joins Brent to explain the growing threat and what Canada needs to do.
9 Nov 10AM English Canada News Commentary

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