Mynbc5 CSWD Loses $3 Million in Phishing Scam Targeting Construction Payments
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- •CSWD lost $3 million to a phishing scheme involving fake construction invoices.
- •The attack targeted CSWD during the construction of a new recycling facility.
- •Investigation into the incident is ongoing, with no recovery of funds reported.
The Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD) reported a loss of $3 million due to a phishing scheme that involved fraudulent invoices mimicking authentic construction invoices. The attack specifically targeted CSWD during the construction of a new materials recycling facility in Williston, Vermont. Scammers successfully deceived CSWD officials into processing payments for non-existent services. This incident highlights vulnerabilities in financial transaction processes within public organizations. The CSWD has expressed devastation over the loss and is currently investigating the incident. No specific tools or CVEs were mentioned in the articles. The current status of the investigation is ongoing, with no immediate recovery of funds reported.
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