School District of Philadelphia paid nearly $700,000 to bad actors in cyber fraud
The School District of Philadelphia appears to have been hit with a cyber fraud scheme that resulted in nearly $700,000 being diverted.
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The School District of Philadelphia appears to have been hit with a cyber fraud scheme that resulted in nearly $700,000 being diverted.
Ransomware attacks on schools are rising, paralyzing districts, shutting down systems and putting student data at risk.
AT&T on Friday disclosed that hackers had accessed records of calls and texts of "nearly all" its cellular customers for a six-month period between May 1, 2022, to Oct. 31, 2022.
In letter to clients, company says its systems will be up and running in days, not weeks.
"Everything is frozen, everything is tied up," one auto dealership owner said after cyberattacks crippled software maker CDK Global.
Multiple cyberattacks on software maker CDK Global are causing havoc for thousands of car dealerships across the U.S.
AT&T said data found on the "dark web" contains information such as Social Security numbers and passcodes for roughly 73 million current and former customers.
At this time, there's no sign that any court data was compromised and courts will remain open to the public, Pennsylvania Courts said.
Recent cyberattacks on Bucks County's 911 dispatch system and Aliquippa's water authority are being discussed in Harrisburg.
County officials said the main part of the computer-aided dispatch (CAD) system was restored Tuesday afternoon after a ransomware group took the system fully offline back on Sunday, Jan. 21.
A cybersecurity incident is affecting the computer-aided dispatch system used with 911 calls in Bucks County, Pennsylvania.
After an Iran-backed cyberattack on a Pittsburgh-area water utility, here's how Philadelphia-area companies are responding.
The Municipal Water Authority of Aliquippa said on Saturday that one of their booster stations had been hacked by an Iranian-backed cyber group.
MGM Resorts International says computers serving customers at its casino and hotel properties have been restored across the U.S. That's 10 days after a cyberattack led it to shut down digital systems.
Clorox said some of its products are now in short supply as it has struggled to meet consumer demand after a recent cyberattack, the company said.
After MGM systems went down Monday, Caesars, another gambling giant with ties to Atlantic City, reported being the victim of a cyberattack this week.
Victims include Johns Hopkins University, the University of Georgia, the BBC and British Airways.
The incident is said to be the biggest disruption to the news organization in more than 25 years.
You may have trouble getting the latest news from the Philadelphia Inquirer after an apparent cyberattack caused major disruption in the newspaper's operation.
People who use the public USB ports may have their devices like phones and tablets accessed by hackers.
Camden County is continuing to make sure there isn't a remaining threat in the network.
Hackers launched blistering attacks Tuesday against companies and agencies across the world.
After one of the largest cyber attacks ever over the weekend, an expert from Philadelphia suggests steps you can take to make sure ransomware doesn't wipe your computer totally clean.
The biggest cyberattack the world has ever seen is still claiming victims and threatens to create even more havoc on Monday when people return to work.
Organizations around the world were digging out Saturday from what experts are calling one of the biggest cyberattacks ever.
Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer, but with chilly temperatures, it felt more like fall.
A Philadelphia gas station sold a Match 6 ticket worth $2.14 million, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced on Saturday.
Messi scored on a free kick late in the second half to pull Inter Miami within one in a 3-3 tie with the Philadelphia Union.
A 20-year-old man was shot and killed near his home in Norristown, the Montgomery County District Attorney's office announced.
Two men have been arrested and another man remains at large in connection with the fatal shooting of Philadelphia rapper LGP QUA.
Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer, but with chilly temperatures, it felt more like fall.
A Philadelphia gas station sold a Match 6 ticket worth $2.14 million, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced on Saturday.
Messi scored on a free kick late in the second half to pull Inter Miami within one in a 3-3 tie with the Philadelphia Union.
Staying in the city this weekend? We've got you covered. Here's what's going on in Philadelphia this Memorial Day Weekend.
Memorial Day is about more than the beach, and the Philly area is hosting multiple events with a sense of remembrance befitting the holiday.
Memorial Day weekend is considered the unofficial start of summer, but with chilly temperatures, it felt more like fall.
A Philadelphia gas station sold a Match 6 ticket worth $2.14 million, the Pennsylvania Lottery announced on Saturday.
A 20-year-old man was shot and killed near his home in Norristown, the Montgomery County District Attorney's office announced.
Memorial Day is about more than the beach, and the Philly area is hosting multiple events with a sense of remembrance befitting the holiday.
Police in Chester, Pennsylvania are investigating a shooting that killed a teenager and sent four people to local hospitals.
Starting next month, the Doo Wop Experience Museum in Wildwood will be open Thursday through Sunday until Labor Day weekend.
The iconic tram cars are moving, and families are once again filling the boardwalk, making memories at the beginning of a new season down the shore.
A family in Washington Township said they went through the proper channels before installing their pool, but were ordered to stop the project.
Staying in the city this weekend? We've got you covered. Here's what's going on in Philadelphia this Memorial Day Weekend.
As Memorial Day approaches, Eugene Richardson reflects on his journey and legacy from Camden, New Jersey, to soaring the skies as a Tuskegee Airman.
Millions of people who receive public benefits in the Philadelphia area now have a way to protect those benefits from being stolen.
Thousands of chicks that were found abandoned in a postal service truck in Delaware have been adopted.
Don't expect summer-like weather for Memorial Day Weekend, but the weekend isn't a total loss in Philadelphia and New Jersey.
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A pair of systems will bring soaking rain, gusty winds and unseasonably cool temperatures to the Philadelphia area Wednesday.
A Philadelphia family is grieving the loss of their beloved Navy officer, who's now being remembered for giving the gift of life.
Authorities in Hong Kong say COVID-19 levels are the worst in at least a year.
Two Philadelphia area patriots who lost legs in the line of duty are now finding new freedom with martial arts.
The Ben Franklin Bridge and the Philadelphia skyline turned the color teal Tuesday night in recognition of Tourette Syndrome Awareness Month.
Nerivio REN wearable, a noninvasive and drug-free device, is hoping to change the way to treat and prevent migraine headaches.
Many beach towns on the Jersey Shore require you to purchase a beach tag, also referred to as a beach badge, to gain access.
A long time coming – that's what officials are saying about the prestigious Michelin Guide arriving in Philadelphia.
Citadel CEO Ken Griffin will lend his copies of the Constitution and Bill of Rights to the National Constitution Center.
Philadelphia is joining Michelin Guide's upcoming Northeast Cities edition, which highlights the best restaurants with stars.
What's the impact of a major PGA event in your backyard? Millions in hotel revenue, tourism officials say.
From the Jersey Shore to the Poconos, thousands of people were on the roads Friday in the Philadelphia-area.
A person was seriously injured after a dump truck lost control and crashed into their car before overturning on Route 422 East in Montgomery County, Friday morning.
The Memorial Day Weekend travel rush from Philadelphia to the Jersey Shore has begun. Here are the best times to be on the road.
New Jersey Transit riders said they are relieved the strike is over and rail travel has returned to normal.
The wait is over! Pennsylvania drivers can finally start ordering the commonwealth's newest license plate.
Messi scored on a free kick late in the second half to pull Inter Miami within one in a 3-3 tie with the Philadelphia Union.
The Philadelphia Phillies beat the Athletics 4-3 for their eighth straight win.
The Gaudreau family is hosting a 5K run, walk and "family fun day" in Gloucester County to benefit a playground at a Westville school.
Two Philadelphia area patriots who lost legs in the line of duty are now finding new freedom with martial arts.
Ranger Suárez pitched into the seventh inning to outduel Germán Márquez, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Rockies 2-0 on Thursday.
The iconic tram cars are moving, and families are once again filling the boardwalk, making memories at the beginning of a new season down the shore.
Maxwell is now replacing D'Angelo as a headliner for the Roots Picnic 2025 on Saturday, May 31.
Staying in the city this weekend? We've got you covered. Here's what's going on in Philadelphia this Memorial Day Weekend.
Billy Joel canceled his upcoming tour, including all of his scheduled concerts up to early July 2026, after a recent diagnosis with the brain disorder normal pressure hydrocephalus.
Kid Cudi, whose real name is Scott Mescudi, testified in the Sean "Diddy" Combs trial about his relationship with Cassie Ventura.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Cool and breezy with sun, clouds, a brief shower, that sums up our holiday weekend. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.
Chester police are investigating after a shooting left a 16-year-old dead and four others injured. It happened at a home in the 200 block of East 10th Street. Ray Strickland explains that this all started during a party at an Airbnb.
Two men have been arrested and another remains at large in connection with the fatal shooting of a local rapper. Qidere Johnson, who went by the stage name LGP QUA, was shot and killed on May 11 in Juniata Park near M and East Luzerne streets. Police identified the third suspect as 21-year-old Amir Earley. A $20,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his arrest.
New at Hersheypark is Twizzlers Twisted Gravity, a ride where guests sit in two gondolas and get swung up to 137 feet at 68 mph.
The Veterans Affairs Medical Center held a community cleanup and flag placement Saturday at the Philadelphia National Cemetery in West Oak Lane. Ross DiMattei reports.