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London Man Charged in Hydro Data Breach Case

London Man Charged in Hydro Data Breach Case

First seen 4 Oct 2026, 04:08 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 4, 2026 at 06:06 UTC
  • •Rony Hotimsk, 40, charged with unauthorized access to London Hydro customer data.
  • •Breach occurred between June 5 and June 17, 2026, affecting various customer details.
  • •London Hydro is providing credit monitoring services to impacted customers.

A 40-year-old man from London has been charged in connection with unauthorized access to London Hydro customer data. The breach reportedly occurred between June 5 and June 17, 2026, when the suspect accessed customer accounts without authorization. London Hydro notified the police on June 19 after suspecting a compromise of customer information. Following an investigation, police executed a search warrant on August 13, seizing several electronic devices that contained evidence linking the suspect to the breach. The affected data included names, email addresses, phone numbers, and account details, but no sensitive payment information was compromised. The accused, Rony Hotimsk, has been charged with fraudulently obtaining a computer service and mischief over $5,000. He is scheduled to appear in court on December 29, 2026. London Hydro has since begun offering credit monitoring services to affected customers and advised vigilance against suspicious requests.

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Timeline

2026-06-05
Unauthorized access began
The suspect accessed London Hydro customer accounts without authorization.
Lfpress
2026-06-19
Police notified of breach
London Hydro reported a suspected compromise of customer information to the police.
Lfpress
2026-08-13
Search warrant executed
Police executed a search warrant at the suspect's residence and seized electronic devices.
Ctvnews.Ca
2026-10-02
Charges announced
Rony Hotimsk was charged with fraudulently obtaining a computer service and mischief over $5,000.
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Common questions

What customer information was compromised?
The breach exposed names, email addresses, phone numbers, account numbers, and service addresses, but not payment information.
What actions is London Hydro taking?
London Hydro is providing credit monitoring services to affected customers and advising them to be cautious of suspicious requests.
When is the suspect's next court appearance?
Rony Hotimsk is scheduled to appear in court on December 29, 2026.