Canadian scientific consulting service confirms data breach following $1.2 million ransom demand

Canadian scientific consulting service confirms data breach following .2 million ransom demand

JASCO Applied Sciences experienced a data breach in July 2025, with the Rhysida ransomware gang claiming responsibility in October and demanding a ransom to delete stolen data. The attack exposed personal information of US residents, highlighting the ongoing threat of ransomware targeting organizations that serve multiple industries. #Rhysida #ViceSociety #JASCOAppliedSciences #DataBreach #CyberAttack

Keypoints

  • JASCO Applied Sciences notified US residents about a data breach stemming from a cyber attack in July 2025.
  • Rhysida ransomware claimed the attack in October and demanded 10 bitcoins, approximately USD $1.22 million.
  • The breach involved the unauthorized access of sensitive personal data of employees and US residents.
  • Rhysida has ties to the Vice Society group and has conducted 95 confirmed attacks affecting millions of records.
  • Canadian organizations and government agencies are increasingly targeted by ransomware groups like Rhysida and Qilin.

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