Canadian spy agency reports hacking three criminal groups in 2025

Canada's Communications Security Establishment conducted hacking operations against three criminal groups in 2025. The targets included a ransomware-as-a-service gang, an online foreign extremist group, and a group of drug traffickers. These groups were each targeted in separate operations. The agency's actions were part of its offensive operations. The hacking operations were aimed at disrupting the activities of these groups. The operations were carried out by the Canadian spy agency in 2025.