LockBit ransomware gang threatens to leak The Weather Network data

The ransomware group LockBit has posed a threat to The Weather Network and it's parent company, Pelmorex Corp following a cyberattack that severely disrupted the operations for several days last week.

LockBit is now threatening to release internal data from Pelmorex Corp. on the dark web. This attack involved compromising the company's networks and potentially gaining access to sensitive information, including codes to digital servers.

Pelmorex Corp., headquartered in Oakville, Ontario, owns The Weather Network, its French-language equivalent MétéoMédia, El Tiempo in Spain, and other services. The company confirmed its awareness of web postings related to the recent cyberattack and stated that based on their current knowledge, the attackers had obtained limited access to publicly available information.

Pelmorex Corp. has initiated an investigation into the recent breach, involving collaboration with global cybersecurity experts. The breach appears to be connected to a third-party software provider, although the specific provider was not disclosed. The company has reinstated most of its operations, ensuring that its apps and systems remain safe to use, though users may encounter occasional system downtimes and glitches.

No details about the exposed data or impacted individuals is available, although Pelmorex Corp. is advising Canadians to update their Weather Network apps and passwords.