An Ottawa man is facing charges in both Canada and the U.S. in connection with a number of ransomware and other cybersecurity attacks.
Ontario Provincial Police announced Tuesday 31-year-old Matthew Philbert was charged following a 23-month investigation that also involved the RCMP, the FBI and Europol.
Philbert is accused of co-ordinating ransomware attacks on individuals, businesses and government agencies in Canada, along with “cyber-related offences” in the U.S., OPP said in a news release.
He has been charged with fraud, unauthorized use of a computer and possession of device to obtain unauthorized use of a computer system or to commit mischief.
Police also seized
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