A ransomware claim targets the Rural Municipality of Gimli, a local government district in Manitoba, Canada, described as a residential community and cultural hub along the western shore of Lake Winnipeg. The incident is attributed to the threat actor payload, implying ransomware deployment that could disrupt municipal services #Canada
Incident Details
- Victim: Rural Municipality of Gimli
- Sector: Public Sector
- Country: CA
- Actor: payload
- Source: http://payloadrz5yw227brtbvdqpnlhq3rdcdekdnn3rgucbcdeawq2v6vuyd.onion/posts/c685f94c-b3c8-46fc-8ec7-338315c51fa6
- Discovered: 2026-04-27 08:16:47.309248
- Published: 2026-04-27 08:16:20.428726
Information
- Local government district in the province of Manitoba, Canada
- Situated on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg
- Administers a region known for its Icelandic heritage
- Known for recreational tourism
- Has a lakefront economy
- Serves as both a residential community and a cultural hub for the Interlake area

Disclaimer: This post is based on public claims made by the ransomware group "payload". I cannot confirm the accuracy of the information. However, I would be happy to share any official statement from the affected organization to provide clarification.