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Police chief, cyber expert explain how Arab lost more than $400,000 in phishing scam
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (403+ words) The scam led the city to make a second legitimate payment to a contractor after a fraudulent one was issued for the new parks and recreation center. The City of Arab lost more than $400,000 after falling victim to a phishing…...
Arab loses $432,739 in phishing scam tied to recreation center project
1+ day, 6+ hour ago (359+ words) The City of Arab lost more than $432,000 after falling victim to a phishing scam in which someone posing as a contractor for the city's new parks and recreation center sent a fraudulent invoice. The incident is under investigation by multiple…...
AI chatbots to face strict online safety rules in UK
3+ week, 1+ day ago (550+ words) AI chatbot providers, including ChatGPT and Grok, will soon have to comply with tough rules on illegal content in Britain or face fines, as the UK government promises swift action to make the internet safer for children. London (CNN) " AI…...
New dialing rules for 334 area code start January 23
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (135+ words) New dialing rules for 334 area code start January 23WAAY 31 News A significant change is on the horizon for phone users in Central and Southeast Alabama. Starting Jan. 23, residents with a 334 area code will need to dial 10 digits for local calls. This…...
U.S. Postal services raising holiday shipping rates
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (367+ words) USPS will increase prices for several services starting October 5 through January 18. The holiday season is more than a month away, but the U.S. Postal service recommends you start shipping those holiday packages, now. Starting Sunday, Oct. 5, the USPS will raise prices…...
Huntsville Utilities warns of phishing scam involving fake email
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (140+ words) Huntsville Utilities says it has learned of a phishing scam involving an email that appears to come from an HU commercial applications employee. The email asks recipients to click a link, then log in to Office 365. If you receive this…...