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“Endgame”, this unprecedented international operation to fight ransomware
Operation “Endgame” made it possible to arrest four people and dismantle around a hundred servers. They were behind cyberattacks allowing data theft. But the operation will continue well beyond this…
Ransomware attack | Data leak on Quebec nurses
After a ransomware attack, cyberhackers published sensitive personal data online about members of the Order of Nurses of Quebec. Posted at 1:42 p.m. The Press found on the hidden web…
an alleged developer of ransomware from the “Ragnar group” indicted in France
This man, a Russian national usually living in the Czech Republic, was indicted for criminal conspiracy to commit a crime or offense and placed in pre-trial detention. The Ragnar computer…
US authorities announce the dismantling of Hive, a ransomware with more than 1,500 victims
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One of the main ransomware attack networks has been taken down
The American and German authorities announced on Thursday the dismantling of one of the main ransomware attack networks in the world, dubbed “Hive”, accused of having targeted some 1,500 entities…
Major ransomware attack network dismantled, Washington announces
(Washington) US authorities announced on Thursday the dismantling of one of the main ransomware attack networks in the world, dubbed “Hive”, accused of having attacked 1,500 entities in the United…
Ransomware | LockBit group apologizes for Toronto hospital attack
(Toronto) A global ransomware operator has issued an apology and offered to unlock targeted data in a ransomware attack on the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, a rare move…
Ransomware attack | Hackers give Westmount another deadline
Cybercriminals from the Lockbit gang have given the City of Westmount another two weeks to pay a ransom, after last Sunday’s ultimatum expired. As for the City of Westmount and…
Ransomware attack in Westmount | Hackers display sensitive files they allegedly stole
The hackers who attacked the City of Westmount published images of the files they allegedly stole on Tuesday. For the experts consulted The Pressthis publication in the hidden web presumably…
Ransomware | The City of Westmount hacked
A well-known hacker gang claims to have stolen a large amount of data from the City of Westmount and is threatening to release it within two weeks. Joined by The…
Ransomware | Major Russian hacker arrested in Ontario
A Canadian-Russian hacker who was leading large-scale ransomware attacks has been arrested in Ontario. Updated yesterday at 5:25 p.m. Hugo Joncas Investigative team, La Presse The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)…
Ransomware cyberattacks | Quebec pirate sentenced to 20 years in prison in Florida
A drug trafficker and former federal employee from Gatineau has just been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Florida for ransomware attacks that earned him at least 21.5 million…
Ransomware cyberattacks | A prolific Quebec pirate gets 20 years in prison in Florida
A drug trafficker and former federal employee from Gatineau has just been sentenced to 20 years in prison in Florida for ransomware attacks that earned him at least 21.5 million…
Ransomware operation | A Quebecer extradited to the United States
(Ottawa) A Gatineau man has been extradited to the United States to face charges in Florida stemming from his alleged involvement in a ransomware operation. Posted at 3:57 p.m. Following…
Ransomware | How to prevent your organization from becoming a victim
(Ottawa) Cybercriminals have turned to a lucrative tactic, holding crucial digital files of different companies hostage until they pay hefty fees, often in hard-to-trace virtual currency. Posted on December 8,…
Ransomware | Ottawa man charged with multiple attacks
Ontario Provincial Police reveal that an Ottawa man has been charged with multiple ransomware attacks, allegedly targeting businesses, government agencies and individuals across Canada. Posted on December 7, 2021 at…
Toronto | The public transport agency victim of ransomware
(Toronto) The transit agency that operates bus, subway, streetcar and paratransit services in the Toronto area has been the victim of a ransomware attack. Posted on October 29, 2021 at…