Canadian intelligence agency calls for ramped-up cyber defences after Russia invades Ukraine

Canada’s cyber spy agency is warning organizations to shore up their defences against Russia-based cyber threat activity as the Western world responds to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.

In a statement Thursday, the Communications Security Establishment said that “in light of Russia’s ongoing, unjustified military offensive in Ukraine,” it “strongly encourages all Canadian organizations to take immediate action and bolster their online cyber defences.”

The CSE statement doesn’t identify vulnerable organizations but said it’s watching for cyber threat activity “directed at critical infrastructure networks, operational and information technology.”

The agency said that while it’s not aware of any specific threats to Canadian organizations