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Conseil scolaire Viamonde

Listed by Termite on · organisation based in Canada

csviamonde.ca

Disclosed
Nov 17, 2024
Leak-site listing date
Threat group
Termite
57 victims listed
Country
Canada
#3 most targeted
Sector
Education

ThreatAI analysis

Compiled from this incident record and the threat intelligence profile for Termite. Figures and technique mappings are quoted from the source data, not inferred.

About the Termite group

Termite is a ransomware group first identified in late 2024 using a modified version of Babuk ransomware code; its most notable attack was the November 2024 breach of supply-chain software firm Blue Yonder, claiming 680 GB of exfiltrated data and disrupting major customers including Starbucks. Termite has listed 54 victims since May 2023.

Incident analysis

Conseil scolaire Viamonde was listed by Termite ransomware, a group with 57 victims recorded in this database. The listing appeared on the group's leak site on November 17, 2024.

Conseil scolaire Viamonde is based in Canada and operates in the Education sector. Canada ranks #3 worldwide for ransomware disclosures, with 978 victims in this database.

Sector context. Educational institutions often have under-resourced IT security teams and hold large amounts of student and faculty personal data, making them attractive targets for ransomware groups.

Termite typically follows a double extortion model: data is exfiltrated from the victim's systems before files are encrypted, so the victim faces two demands at once — pay to restore access, and pay to keep stolen data unpublished. The leak site, where this listing appeared, is the lever for the second demand.

Frequently asked questions

Was Conseil scolaire Viamonde attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Conseil scolaire Viamonde was listed as a victim of the Termite ransomware group on November 17, 2024. The organisation is based in Canada and operates in the Education sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Conseil scolaire Viamonde?

Conseil scolaire Viamonde was attacked by Termite ransomware. Termite is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 57 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Conseil scolaire Viamonde ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Conseil scolaire Viamonde was disclosed on November 17, 2024. This date reflects when the victim was published on the threat group's leak site, which may differ from the actual date of initial compromise.

What data was stolen in the Conseil scolaire Viamonde ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Conseil scolaire Viamonde has not been independently verified by this platform. Ransomware groups typically exfiltrate data before encrypting systems and use the threat of publication to pressure victims. As a Education organisation, Conseil scolaire Viamonde likely held student and faculty personal data and academic records.

How can organisations protect against Termite attacks?

To defend against Termite and similar threat actors, organisations should: maintain regular offline backups tested for restoration; implement network segmentation to limit lateral movement; deploy multi-factor authentication on all remote access; use endpoint detection and response (EDR) tools; conduct regular phishing and security awareness training; and monitor threat intelligence feeds for indicators of compromise (IOCs) associated with active groups.