Alleged Snowflake hacker consents to extradition from Canada after US charges

Alleged Snowflake hacker consents to extradition from Canada after US charges
Summary: Connor Riley Moucka, allegedly involved in some of the biggest cybersecurity incidents of 2024, has consented to extradition from Canada to the U.S. to face multiple charges related to a significant cyberattack on Snowflake. Over 165 companies, including major organizations, were breached, resulting in the theft of sensitive login information and alarming data losses. Mouckaโ€™s extradition timing remains undisclosed by Canadian officials.

Affected: Snowflake and various companies including AT&T, Ticketmaster, Advance Auto Parts, and Neiman Marcus

Keypoints :

  • Moucka consented to extradition to the U.S. from Canada.
  • He was allegedly involved in a cyberattack that breached 165 companies, compromising sensitive data.
  • Moucka faces multiple charges including conspiracy to commit computer fraud and aggravated identity theft.

Source: https://therecord.media/alleged-snowflake-hacker-extradition-us