Kaiserslautern Company Loses Tens of Thousands in Sophisticated Cyber Attack
A Kaiserslautern-based company has fallen victim to a sophisticated cyber attack, resulting in a significant financial loss. Hackers infiltrated the company's Gmail system and convinced employees to transfer tens of thousands of euros to a scammer's account at the Bank of America.
The attack began when hackers gained access to the company's Yahoo Mail exchange with a known business partner. They then sent a fraudulent payment request, claiming the partner's bank account details had changed. Unbeknownst to the employees, the email was sent from a fake address, mimicking the legitimate one. Despite the red flags, the employees transferred the money, leading to a financial loss of tens of thousands of euros.
The local police have issued a warning following this incident. They advise businesses to always verify any changes to bank account details, especially when requested via email. They stress the importance of checking the sender's address and being wary of any suspicious requests.
The unnamed Kaiserslautern company has suffered a substantial financial blow due to a well-coordinated hacking attack. Authorities warn that such scams are on the rise and urge businesses to remain vigilant and double-check any payment requests.
