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Ransomware Victim Government & Defense

Forces

Ransomware attack by Medusalocker Β· Disclosed July 7, 2026 Β· πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada

forces.gc.ca

Date Disclosed
Jul 7, 2026
2026
Threat Group
Medusalocker
39 total victims
Country
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ Canada
Industry
Government & Defense

Incident Analysis

Forces was targeted by Medusalocker ransomware, one of the most active ransomware groups in our database with 39 confirmed victims globally. The attack was disclosed on July 7, 2026, when Forces appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Forces is based in Canada , operating in the Government & Defense sector. Canada ranks #2 globally for ransomware attacks, with 877 victims in our database.

Sector context: Organisations in this sector hold valuable data and operational systems that ransomware groups seek to exploit for financial gain through encryption and data exfiltration.

Medusalocker typically employs a double extortion model: first exfiltrating sensitive data from the victim's systems, then deploying ransomware to encrypt files. Victims face two simultaneous threats β€” paying to restore access and paying to prevent publication of stolen data. The group's leak site publishes victim names and exfiltrated data as leverage.

Data source: This incident record is sourced from public ransomware group leak site disclosures aggregated via the ransomware.live API. Disclosure date reflects when the victim was published on the leak site, which may differ from the initial date of compromise. This platform does not publish or link to stolen data. Last data update: Aug 5, 2026 06:00 UTC.

Frequently Asked Questions

Was Forces attacked by ransomware?

Yes. Forces was listed as a victim of the Medusalocker ransomware group on July 7, 2026. The organisation is based in Canada and operates in the Government & Defense sector. The disclosure appeared on the group's dark web leak site.

Which ransomware group attacked Forces?

Forces was attacked by Medusalocker ransomware. Medusalocker is one of the most active ransomware groups, having claimed 39 victims globally. The group typically employs a double-extortion model: encrypting the victim's files and threatening to publish stolen data.

When did the Forces ransomware attack occur?

The ransomware attack on Forces was disclosed on July 7, 2026. 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 Forces ransomware attack?

The specific data stolen from Forces 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 Government & Defense organisation, Forces likely held sensitive business data, client information, and operational records.

How can organisations protect against Medusalocker attacks?

To defend against Medusalocker 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.