Canada’s spy agency cracks ransomware, extremist, fentanyl networks in 2025
The 2025‑2026 CSE annual report reveals three state‑authorized cyber operations: a ransomware‑as‑a‑service gang’s infrastructure was rendered inoperable and stolen data wiped, a foreign extremist recruitment network was undermined, and overseas traffickers of fentanyl precursors were disrupted. The actions demonstrate Canada’s willingness to use offensive cyber tools against transnational crime.