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Nigerian national sentenced to 8 years for tax‑prep hacking scheme
A Nigerian national received an eight‑year prison term for participating in spearphishing attacks on U.S. tax preparation businesses beginning in 2019, which resulted in the theft of $3.3 million from taxpayers. The sentencing occurred this week.
Why it matters: It highlights the ongoing risk of credential‑based attacks on financial services and the need for stronger email security measures.
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