In response to (a), a DND/CF Internet web server was hacked. Since the department’s Internet site became operational, protective measures have been in place and are constantly upgraded to ensure the security and integrity of the systems. These measures include firewalls and anti-virus programs as well as careful monitoring. In response to (b), there were none. In response to (c), there were none. In response to (d), the department’s Internet websites that were targeted are public sites and do not contain any classified information. At no time were the department’s internal or mission critical systems at risk.
In the House of Commons on November 1st, 2002. See this statement in context.