Aurora, Illinois Investigates Cyber Attack Leading to Fraudulent Payments
The city of Aurora, Illinois, is investigating a cyber attack that resulted in fraudulent payments from city accounts. The attack, described as sophisticated, was discovered on April 30, a day after it occurred. While the city's internal systems are believed to be uncompromised, the exact amount of money lost is still being determined. The Aurora Police Department and the FBI are involved in the investigation, and the city is working to recover the lost funds. Aurora has contracted cybersecurity services to prevent future incidents.