This was stated by Evan Koronevskyi, a spokesman for the Center for Communications Security, Canada’s special service responsible for foreign radio-electronic intelligence, writes CBC News.

“We are aware of the intensification of efforts by Russian-linked hackers trying to endanger or disrupt Ukraine’s allies in response to their support to the Ukrainian government,” Koronevskyi said.

At the same time, the ministry has yet to detect an increase in cyberattacks against the Canadian government.

“The Canadian Center for Cybersecurity, part of CSE, reminds the Canadian cybersecurity community, particularly advocates of the critical infrastructure and defense industry, of the need to increase vigilance and awareness and protection against malicious individuals. cyber threats‘ said the spokesperson.

Koronevsky made the announcement after the Russian-linked hacking group Killnet promised to go after states that support Ukraine.

As reported by Ukrinform, Canada announced on Thursday that it will join the international “tank coalition” and hand over four Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.Canada has also agreed to purchase the NASAMS air defense system and 200 armored vehicles for Ukraine.