Geneva adult training foundation Ifage refuses to pay ransom after data theft

The Foundation for Adult Training in Geneva (Ifage) is facing a potential data leak after being targeted by the cybercrime group DragonForce. The hackers claim to have stolen 850 gigabytes of data in April and have set a deadline for Tuesday, July 21, for Ifage to pay a ransom. Failure to comply, they threaten, will result in the publication of sensitive information related to former and current employees.

Despite the threat, Ifage has stated that its pedagogical systems and student data remain secure, and its operations have not been interrupted. The foundation has also confirmed that it will not pay the ransom demanded by the cybercriminals. Ifage has provided a support and counseling service for those affected by the data breach.

La Tribune de Genève reported that the stolen data includes medical certificates and information on individuals' family situations or potential administrative proceedings. Ifage has declined to comment on details that could compromise the investigation, stating, "We do not want to play the hackers' game." The foundation is working with authorities to address the situation, emphasizing that student data and educational activities are unaffected.

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We do not want to play the hackers' game.