A 40-year-old Nigerian national, Chukwuemeka Victor Amachukwu, was sentenced to eight years in prison for spearphishing attacks targeting US tax preparation businesses since 2019.
The vulnerability or weakness
The attacks involved spearphishing and unauthorized access to victim computers, leading to the theft of personal and financial information.
Earlier attacks and coverage
No earlier related attack in our archive yet.
Business impact
The fraud resulted in significant financial loss, with businesses losing more than $3 million in fraudulent tax refunds and loan applications.
Industries affected
The attacks primarily targeted tax preparation businesses in New York, Texas, and other US states.
Users affected
Customers of the targeted businesses had their personal and financial information stolen, leading to potential identity theft and fraud.
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Sources
- Hacker gets 8 years for stealing $3.3 million from taxpayers (BleepingComputer)
