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U.S. State Department warned last month that China was capable
of launching cyberattacks against oil and gas pipelines and rail
systems, after researchers discovered a Chinese hacking group
had been spying on such networks.
In an interview on the sidelines of an Asian security summit in
Singapore, Anand said there had been an increase in cyberattacks
across North America, although she did not attribute the strikes
to any state-sponsored actors.
"We have seen attacks on critical infrastructure in our country
and we are very conscious to advise Canadian organisations and
Canadian companies to take mitigation measures," Anand said.
"The risks can be substantial to our economy and systems that
are protecting the lives of our citizens."
Canada is home to a number of large oil pipelines that are
important for global crude supplies. Multinational energy
companies like Exxon Mobil and Royal Dutch Shell have major
operations in the country.
Anand was speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia's top
security meeting, where rising tensions between the United
States and China have dominated proceedings.
Chinese military officials have accused the U.S. and its allies
of using the conference to gang up on Beijing and open divisions
in the Asia-Pacific region.
"We have to be eyes wide open on China. They have become an
increasingly disruptive global power," Anand said when asked
about China's complaints.
(Reporting by Joe Brock; Editing by Raju Gopalakrishnan)
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