Attack That Held U.S. Pipeline Hostage Could Happen in Canada: Cyberprotection Chief

A computer wrapped in padlocked chains is seen in Montreal in a Dec. 14, 2012, photo illustration. Ryan Remiorz/The Canadian Press

OTTAWA—The sort of brazen digital attack that recently shut down a key U.S. energy pipeline could strike Canada, says the head of the federal cyberprotection agency.

“The fact is, it can happen anywhere,” said Scott Jones of the Canadian Centre for Cyber Security. “I’d be lying if I said something other than that, but I’m not gonna lie.”