Ransomware Group cmdorganization Hits: Mount Royal University
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, Mount Royal University — an organization based in CA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group cmdorganization. This data breach, discovered on 2026-07-07T13:20:29.193841+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | Mount Royal University |
| Threat Group | cmdorganization |
| Summary | The university was established in 1910. Mount Royal University is a public university in Calgary, Canada. Its programs include bachelor of arts, bachelor of communication, bachelor of health & physical education, bachelor of interior design, bachelor of nursing, and bachelor of science.More than 10TB of data!!! |
| Date of Breach | 2026-07-07T13:20:27.530943+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-07-07T13:20:29.193841+00:00 |
| Region | CA |
| Target Domain | View Link |
| Business Sector | Education |
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