Hacker Pleads Guilty to Stealing Data from Over 165 Snowflake Customers in $2.5M Ransom Scheme

Connor Moucka pleaded guilty to hacking and stealing data from over 165 Snowflake customers, resulting in ransom payments totaling more than $2.5 million for him and his accomplices. The breach targeted Snowflake’s customer base, though no specific technical methods, dates, or CVE IDs were disclosed in the report. The incident highlights the financial and operational impact of cybercrime on cloud data storage providers and their clients. No additional details about the timeline, geographic scope, or affected organizations were provided. The case falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).