Dallas County scammed out of $2.4M by cyber criminals
Dallas County has fallen victim to a cybercrime, and it cost county taxpayers $2.4 million
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Dallas County has fallen victim to a cybercrime, and it cost county taxpayers $2.4 million
Dallas County employees are bracing for the impact of another reported cyber attack months after a crippling data theft in May.
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
After MGM systems went down Monday, Caesars, another gambling giant with ties to Atlantic City, reported being the victim of a cyberattack this week.
It is difficult to put a price tag on the ongoing risk for some 30,000 employees.
60 Minutes reports on a common digital scam that targets seniors by telling them their grandchildren are in trouble.
Victims include Johns Hopkins University, the University of Georgia, the BBC and British Airways.
"Bad actors have figured out ways to use public USB ports to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices," the FBI Denver office tweeted in a general alert.
A spokesperson for the agency said they had detected an "active attack" targeting their network.
The Mansfield Independent School District is investigating a cyberattack attack, which impacted communications systems across the district Monday, administrators said.
Important financial documents, prescription information, and patient cards are among the 360 gigabytes of data stolen.
Important financial documents, prescription information, and patient cards are among the 360 gigabytes of data stolen.
"These days, it doesn't matter if you're a small business, a very large business or even a government institution, you're going to be attacked," Cyber Defense Labs President Jason Cook said
The cyberattack on world's largest meat producer, JBS, is the latest in a growing number of hits on U.S. businesses and infrastructure.
Experts say the cybersecurity jobs are out there, but there's a shortage of workers with those skills.
Organized cybercriminal gangs, such as the Scattered Canary, work in volume and often share tips among each other on how to be more efficient.
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According to the FBI's internet crime report, complaints rose 69% from 2019 to 2020. Money loss jumped around $700 million, from $3.5 billion to $4.2 billion.
A retired cybercrimes detective who spoke to parents and students at an elementary school said, "There is no such thing as privacy for children."
Cybercrime costs are climbing for companies amid a slew of high-profile breaches, according to new research.
The hackers are winning, according to a survey of 500 executives of U.S. businesses, law enforcement services and government agencies released on Wednesday.
Some of the nation's largest retailers are banding together in hopes of protecting the personal and financial information of their consumers from hackers and thieves.
As the head of the Dallas FBI prepares to retire on Monday he looks back at his career and predicts a future trend in crime for North Texas.
Temperatures on Tuesday will top out in the upper 50s to low 60s.
The funeral service of Greenville Police Officer Cooper Dawson will take place Tuesday morning.
On Saturday at Ford Stadium, the team celebrated its best season in decades. Now, they're heading to the conference championship.
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Jorge Arredondo was placed on administrative leave in September, three months after being chosen to lead the district.
The funeral service of Greenville Police Officer Cooper Dawson will take place Tuesday morning.
Temperatures on Tuesday will top out in the upper 50s to low 60s.
On Saturday at Ford Stadium, the team celebrated its best season in decades. Now, they're heading to the conference championship.
The city council could vote on financing the West End Lofts project by next week.
Jorge Arredondo was placed on administrative leave in September, three months after being chosen to lead the district.
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A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
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The CBS Data Team learned there are about 5600 mail thefts reported every year in the North Texas region- that's more than 15 reported thefts a day.
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Recipients of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program are bracing for potential challenges to their status in the country during President-elect Donald Trump's second term in the White House.
Democrats and some former Trump officials criticized President-elect Donald Trump's announcement that he wants Kash Patel to be FBI director.
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Latinas in Tech DFW started back up last year after the pandemic. They have lots of opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills.
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Del Olmo, who has played golf his entire life, recalls how rare the sport was for people like him growing up in Mexico City.
A North Texas couple vetted and hired a local company for their move to Oregon, not knowing someone else would be taking their things.
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As more seniors fall victim to financial scams, citizens and lawmakers search for stronger consumer protections.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
An Illinois mom got stuck with a big bill after taking her 3-year-old to the ER but never seeing a doctor. "It's mind-blowing," she said.
Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
Auri and her sister Suri were preparing to walk their dogs when the 8-year-old started choking.
The FDA sent a warning letter flagging "significant violations" of manufacturing regulations for Tom's of Maine toothpaste.
A cold day in downtown Mesquite led to the warmth of conversation with several dozen vendors at an outdoor gift market.
Seventeen thousand workers depend on those containers to arrive by train or truck transport inside southern Dallas County’s International Inland Port.
Following an I-Team investigation, Sunnova Energy is facing legal action from nearly a dozen Texas families.
Elliott Hill is a TCU graduate and currently serves on the school's board of trustees.
Chevron Corporation announced Friday it would relocate its headquarters from San Ramon to Houston, Texas before the end of the year.
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Kyrie Irving was sidelined with shoulder soreness for the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Portland Trail Blazers.
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Texas Longhorn and Texas A&M Aggie fans have been waiting all week for this.
Lou Carnesecca, the legendary St. John's basketball coach and New York sports icon, has died at age 99.
Elton John says he's lost his eyesight and struggled to see his new musical, "The Devil Wears Prada" after a "severe" eye infection.
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