Canadian Spy Agency Says it Hacked Drug Traffickers, Extremists, and Ransomware Gang Last Year The latest annual report from Canada's Communications Security Establishment (CSE) offers a rare glimpse into the world of cyber espionage.
The CSE discreetly wages war against threats to national security, including drug traffickers, violent extremists, and ransomware gangs.
Three key areas of concern are highlighted in the report: the importation of illicit substances, particularly fentanyl; cyberattacks on critical infrastructure; and the spread of extremist ideology.