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Canadian extradited to US over alleged cryptomining hacks on schools
The US Justice Department identified two suspects in an illicit cryptomining case involving computers at US educational institutions, a matter dating to 2016 that led to a Canadian national's extradition.
According to the machine-translated content from The Record's feed, the US Justice Department said it identified two suspects in an illicit cryptomining case. Computers at US educational institutions were allegedly used for this unauthorized cryptocurrency mining. The case dates back to 2016, and the report states that a Canadian national was extradited to the US over suspected hacks on schools in at least four states.
The text is a short security news summary with no technical detail about the affected systems, formal charges, or case progress. To verify dates, roles and any convictions, consult the original report on The Record's website and the official Justice Department statement, which are not reproduced here. Treat this translated version as a starting point, not a primary source.