Canadian accused of ransomware attack on Tampa company, bitcoin worth $28M seized

TAMPA — A former Canadian government employee was extradited to Florida on March 9 after taking part in a sophisticated ransomware attack that extorted a company in Tampa, according to the Department of Justice. Sebastien Vachon-Desjardins, 34, of Gatineau, Quebec, is facing multiple charges stemming from his alleged participation in NetWalker, a ransomware that has […]