Connor Riley Moucka, also known as Alexander Antonin Moucka, has consented to his extradition from Canada to the U.S. This decision follows his involvement in a series of major cybersecurity incidents throughout 2024. He was arrested in Ontario in October 2024 after U.S. authorities linked him to a significant breach at Snowflake. This attack compromised the data of 165 companies, including major firms like AT&T, Ticketmaster, and Neiman Marcus.
The breach at Snowflake was particularly concerning due to the scale of the data stolen.
Hackers accessed still-valid credentials dating back to 2020, which granted them entry into sensitive company accounts. Among the affected companies, AT&T reported that hackers stole logs from over 100 million customers. The breach at Ticketmaster impacted roughly 560 million users, making this one of the largest breaches of its kind.
Moucka faces a total of 20 federal charges, including conspiracy to commit computer fraud, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft.
His extradition to the U.S. has been expedited, as he waived the mandatory 30-day waiting period. His arrest in Canada was based on a request from U.S. authorities. Canadian officials have not yet disclosed the exact date when Moucka will be extradited.
Moucka is believed to be connected to a criminal network known as “The Com.” This group is involved in various criminal activities, including extortion, violence, and cybercrime. His associates, John Binns and Cameron Wagenius, have also been implicated in the cyberattacks. According to the U.S. authorities, the cybercriminal trio extorted at least $2.5 million from their victims. Moucka’s extradition will bring him closer to standing trial in the U.S. for his alleged role in these extensive attacks.
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