Montreal North borough computer system hacked, police investigating

The Montreal North borough announced on Thursday that its computer system had been breached, causing its Access Montreal and permit offices to go offline.

The borough has filed a complaint with the Montreal police (SPVM).

"A specialized firm has been hired to investigate and identify the source of the intrusion," the borough stated in a news release. "With the support of this firm and the city, the borough's specialized resources are working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible."

The borough also noted that no further statements would be made until the investigation results are available.