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Federal government investigating after cyber attack hits Global Affairs

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A number of federal departments and agencies say they are working together to respond to a recent cyber attack on systems at Global Affairs Canada [GAC].

According to a government statement, the “cyber incident” took place on Jan. 19 and was limited to that one government department.

“There is no indication that any other government departments have been impacted by this incident,” said a government media statement.

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“This investigation is ongoing. We are unable to comment further on any specific details for operational reasons.”

The statement says the Treasury Board Secretariat, the Office of the Chief Information Officer, Shared Services Canada, the

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