Comparitech is reporting that a cybercriminal group called CMD Organization today took credit for a June 2026 cyber attack on Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. CMD Organization today claimed responsibility for the breach on its data leak website. CMD says it stole 10 TB of data from MRU and is demanding a $1.9 million ransom within one week.
Commenting on this is Rebecca Moody, Head of Data Research at Comparitech:
“CMD Organization is a relatively new gang but it’s quickly gaining notoriety with some hefty ransom demands and crippling attacks. This case against MRU highlights just how devastating ransomware attacks on the education sector can be, both in the downtime caused through the encryption of systems and the theft of data. MRU hasn’t confirmed what, if any, data has been stolen in this attack, but CMD’s ransom of $1.9 million (nearly four times its average demand of $580,000) and the alleged theft of 10 TB suggest there could have been an extensive breach. As part of its proof pack, CMD uploaded various identity documents.
As we await further updates from MRU, I’d strongly recommend that any employees and students (past and present) start monitoring their accounts for any unauthorized activity and be on high alert for any phishing messages, particularly those purporting to be from MRU.”
This is yet another group that I need to keep an eye on. The thing is, it’s one of many groups that I need to keep and eye on. Which means that if I have trouble, you have trouble. Thus your defences need to filter out most if not all cybercriminals out there.
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Cybercriminals say they hacked Mount Royal University
Comparitech is reporting that a cybercriminal group called CMD Organization today took credit for a June 2026 cyber attack on Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. CMD Organization today claimed responsibility for the breach on its data leak website. CMD says it stole 10 TB of data from MRU and is demanding a $1.9 million ransom within one week.
Commenting on this is Rebecca Moody, Head of Data Research at Comparitech:
“CMD Organization is a relatively new gang but it’s quickly gaining notoriety with some hefty ransom demands and crippling attacks. This case against MRU highlights just how devastating ransomware attacks on the education sector can be, both in the downtime caused through the encryption of systems and the theft of data. MRU hasn’t confirmed what, if any, data has been stolen in this attack, but CMD’s ransom of $1.9 million (nearly four times its average demand of $580,000) and the alleged theft of 10 TB suggest there could have been an extensive breach. As part of its proof pack, CMD uploaded various identity documents.
As we await further updates from MRU, I’d strongly recommend that any employees and students (past and present) start monitoring their accounts for any unauthorized activity and be on high alert for any phishing messages, particularly those purporting to be from MRU.”
This is yet another group that I need to keep an eye on. The thing is, it’s one of many groups that I need to keep and eye on. Which means that if I have trouble, you have trouble. Thus your defences need to filter out most if not all cybercriminals out there.
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