Hackers Steal Nearly $488K From Town of Carolina Beach in Dual Cyberattacks

Hackers steal nearly $488K from Town of Carolina Beach in dual cyberattacks | Fox Wilmington WSFX-TV

CAROLINA BEACH, N.C. (WECT) – The Town of Carolina Beach announced in a news release that approximately $487,994.80 was stolen in two cyberattacks in December. The Carolina Beach Police Department investigated the incidents with assistance from the FBI. Investigators determined that the cyberattacks are related to an ongoing investigation in another state and are international in scope. The National Guard conducted a review of the town’s cyberse…

Hackers steal nearly $488K from Town of Carolina Beach in dual cyberattacks

Investigators determined that the cyberattacks are related to an ongoing investigation in another state and are international in scope.

Carolina Beach manager gives update on cybersecurity issue that cost town money

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) — During Tuesday night’s Carolina Beach Town Council meeting, several cybersecurity issues that cost the town money were discussed. “Some good news and some other news.” Town Manager Bruce Oakley said the town has received recommendations from outside agencies. “The National Guard provided one for us, they gave us a lot of good things we’ve been implementing since they did the review we keep implementing, you’ve guys pa…

Carolina Beach’s public access terminal shut down permanently over privacy violations

CAROLINA BEACH — One of three New Hanover County government terminals — available for the public to access and view internal emails among government staff and elected leaders — is closed permanently due to cybersecurity concerns, according to the town’s mayor. Carolina Beach Mayor Lynn Barbee told Port City Daily Monday: "During a recent security audit, many issues were pointed out that make… Source