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Ransomware Group worldleaks Hits: Municipality of North Perth (Canada)

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Target organization Municipality of North Perth (Canada) northperth.ca Public Sector

Summary

In the latest cybersecurity news, Municipality of North Perth (Canada) — a company operating in the CA — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group worldleaks. This data breach, discovered on 2025-12-09 08:54:20.883543, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.

Incident Report

Attribute Information
Target Organization Municipality of North Perth (Canada)
Threat Group worldleaks
Summary [AI generated] The Municipality of North Perth is a town in Ontario, Canada. It is located in Perth County, and consists of several smaller communities, including Listowel, Atwood, Gowanstown, and Monkton. The local government provides services such as waste management, parks and recreation, and community planning. In terms of industry, North Perth has agricultural roots, with modern growth in manufacturing and technology sectors.
Date of Breach 2025-12-09 07:48:33.000000
Discovery Date 2025-12-09 08:54:20.883543
Region CA
Target Domain www.northperth.ca
Business Sector Public Sector

 

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