Lucky catch: Two northern companies hit by 'spear phishing' recoup $950K

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Ontario Provincial Police in Temiskaming Shores managed to recover stolen funds after massive fraud investigation; 'Don't get reeled in — if it seems 'phishy' don't bite!'

Two northern Ontario companies have been reimbursed a combined $950,000 — cash they lost in an elaborate scam, according to the Ontario Provincial Police in Temiskaming Shores.

Spear phishing is a targeted attack on one person or a close group of individuals with intent to defraud, as opposed to a general attempt to scam the public.

 

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