Massive Software Flaw With Global Reach Forces Quebec to Shut Government Websites

Massive Software Flaw With Global Reach Forces Quebec to Shut Government Websites
Quebec Minister for Government Digital Transformation Eric Caire speaks during a news conference in Montreal, August 24, 2021. The Canadian Press/Graham Hughes
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MONTREAL—Almost 4,000 Quebec government websites were shut down over the weekend as a preventative measure following threats of a cyberattack, the province’s minister of digital transformation said Sunday.

Eric Caire made the announcement at an afternoon press conference in Quebec City, during which he said all official government websites would be taken offline until further notice.