U.S. and Canada charge Ottawa man for ransomware attacks, signaling that North America is no cybercriminal haven. Matthew Philbert, 31, is alleged to have an extensive track record of ransomware attacks on companies, governments and individuals. Canadian authorities have charged Philbert with fraud, using a computer to commit mischief and unauthorized use of a computer. The arrest is a significant signal to cybercriminals operating in North America, who are rarely held accountable for their crimes, according to threat hunter John Bambenek.”]
Source: https://threatpost.com/canadian-ransomware-arrest/176905/