Frequency
2
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First Seen
January 12, 2026
Last Seen
January 12, 2026
Blount County Schools is a school district that was targeted by a phishing scam resulting in financial loss in 2024.
Overview
Blount County Schools is a school district that was targeted by a phishing scam resulting in financial loss in 2024. The incident and subsequent security updates underscore the ongoing exposure of K-12 education entities to social engineering and the need for strengthened cybersecurity controls.
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Blount County Schools Lose $70,000 to Phishing Scam in 2024
In 2024, Blount County Schools experienced a phishing scam that resulted in a loss of over $70,000. An employee opened a phishing email, which compromised sensitive password information and allowed unauthorized access…
2 articles · Updated January 12, 2026
Recent Intelligence Reports
- Blount County Schools updated security measures after losing $70000 to phishing scam in 2024 — Wate · January 12, 2026
- Blount County Schools updated security measures after losing $70,000 to phishing scam in 2024 — Yahoo · January 12, 2026