Bad actor intercepted wire transfer email thread to slightly change bank routing number resulted in $220,000 stolen

Synopsis

A Maryland volunteer fire department fell victim to a cybercrime scheme that resulted in the theft of $220,000. The funds, intended for the purchase of two new ambulances, were stolen through a sophisticated email compromise attack. The perpetrators p...

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  • Rockville Volunteer Fire Department

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