Eagle Mountain City is reeling from a massive $1.13 million cybersecurity breach. They're working to secure their systems and hoping insurance can cover some of the costs.
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Taxpayers are footing a $1.13 million bill thanks to hackers, and the city is hoping insurance helps ease the pain.
Cybersecurity firms and insurance companies are likely benefiting from the city's need for enhanced protection and claims processing.
Eagle Mountain residents are ultimately harmed, as taxpayer money is diverted to cover the breach and security upgrades.
Eagle Mountain loses nearly $1.13 million to an email impersonator Utah Public Radio
Eagle Mountain loses nearly $1.13 million to internet scammer KUTV
Eagle Mountain City bilked of nearly $1.13M in cybercrime; working to boost security, claim insurance reimbursement Gephardt Daily
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