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🔗 DarkWebInformer.com - Cyber Threat Intelligence
📅 Date: 2025-01-31 16:57:09
🚨 Title: Pembina Trails School Division Falls Victim to RHYSIDA Ransomware
🛡️ Victim Country: Canada
🏭 Victim Industry: Education
🏢 Victim Organization: Pembina Trails School Division
🌐 Victim Site: pembinatrails.ca
📜 Category: Ransomware
🔗 Claim: http://rhysidafohrhyy2aszi7bm32tnjat5xri65fopcxkdfxhi4tidsg7cad.onion/
🕵️♂️ Threat Actor: RHYSIDA
🌍 Network: Tor
📝 Description
The RHYSIDA ransomware group has claimed responsibility for hacking Pembina Trails School Division, a Canadian educational institution serving 14,000 students across 34 schools in Winnipeg.
The attackers claim to have exfiltrated sensitive organizational data and have set a 7-day deadline for exclusive purchase before the data is publicly released.
The stolen data is being auctioned for 15 BTC (~$620,000 at current rates), with the threat actor stating that only a single buyer will receive access, preventing resale.
Sample images posted on the dark web leak site suggest the compromised data includes:
- Student and staff records
- Identification documents
- Internal administrative files
The countdown timer indicates the data will be published if no buyer emerges before the deadline.
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📊 Compromised Data (Possible Risks & Impact)
Educational & Institutional Risks
- Breach of student and faculty personal records.
- Exposure of confidential school administration data.
- Potential for identity theft if sensitive documents are leaked.
Financial & Legal Consequences
- Possible legal action due to non-compliance with Canadian privacy regulations.
- Significant ransom demand (15 BTC) could impact school district operations.
- Reputational damage affecting students, parents, and faculty trust.
⚠️ Implications
- Public exposure of school division data may lead to phishing and identity fraud.
- Educational institutions remain prime targets for ransomware groups.
- Potential government scrutiny and data protection enforcement actions.
🔧 Basic Recommendations
- Immediate forensic analysis to determine the extent of the breach.
- Inform affected students, parents, and staff about potential risks.
- Strengthen cybersecurity measures to prevent future attacks.
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