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Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Hackers Impersonating As Fake Toll Payment Processor Across The U.S.

A convincing phishing scam recently targeted a cybersecurity researcher’s (Jonathan Munshaw) wife with a fake text claiming she owed unpaid New Jersey E-ZPass highway tolls.

The message prompted visiting a fraudulent site mimicking the legitimate E-ZPass website to pay fictitious fines.

The timing coincided with a recent trip to the state where they have active E-ZPass accounts for automatic toll payment, lending credibility to the scam attempt.

Read the rest of the story at Cyber Security News.

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The Government Technology & Services Coalition's Homeland Security Today (HSToday) is the premier news and information resource for the homeland security community, dedicated to elevating the discussions and insights that can support a safe and secure nation. A non-profit magazine and media platform, HSToday provides readers with the whole story, placing facts and comments in context to inform debate and drive realistic solutions to some of the nation’s most vexing security challenges.

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