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In a cyberattack, the city of New Haven lost $6 million, but law enforcement has already recovered more than half of it.

The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of the Board of Education were the targets of a cyberattack known as a business email compromise.

In late May, thieves gained access to the CEO's email. They tried to steal money by listening in on talks and inserting themselves into the conversation seven times in June, six times successfully and one time unsuccessfully.

The city has stopped electronic transfers of money with the exception of payroll until further notice.

They are also working to strengthen computer security systems by engaging several outside companies.

Source: https://www.databreaches.net/ct-new-haven-board-of-education-victim-of-6-million-cyber-theft/

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"linkid": "new-haven-public-schools",
"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "08/2023",
"severity": "60",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"