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Russian cybercrime syndicate allegedly behind hack of Burnaby School District

Cbc.Ca • November 5, 2026

After a cyber attack in September, data from the Burnaby School District looks to have ended up on the dark web. According to the school district, hackers gained access to its systems on Sept. 21. The perpetrators, allegedly a Russian cybercrime syndicate, appear to have started posting the information online almost immediately.

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Russian Ransomware Group Breaches Burnaby School District Data The Russian ransomware group Qilin has reportedly posted data from the Burnaby School District on the dark web following a breach on September 21, 2026. The stolen information includes sensitive personal data, medical diagnoses, and educational assessments of students and staff. Screenshots shared by Qilin show folders labeled 'Payroll,' 'Harassment Investigations,' and 'Discipline,' with a total data volume estimated at one terabyte. The school district has engaged external experts to verify the breach and assess the extent of the data exposure. Parents and students have expressed concerns about the potential misuse of their personal information. The data has been accessed nearly 4,000 times since its posting on October 15, 2026. The school district has communicated with families regarding the situation and is working to provide reliable updates. 2 sources 65

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