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4 years, 4 months ago
NetWalker Suspect Extradited to US
US to try former Canadian government employee accused of ransomware attacks
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The Register
4 years, 4 months ago
Canadian accused of unleashing NetWalker ransomware extradited
More than $28m in crypto-coins found in home, it is claimed US prosecutors on Thursday said they have extradited a Canadian man to America to face charges that he conspired to distribute ransomware.…
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4 years, 4 months ago
Ex-Canadian Government Employee Charged in NetWalker Ransomware Attacks
Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins of Gatineau, Quebec, Canada, allegedly responsible for some $28 million in ransomware losses from victims in the US.