Isolated Iceland newly vulnerable to computer scams

Isolated Iceland newly vulnerable to computer scams

5 years ago
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https://apnews.com/7514bc1dbac942fc978e8df1abaaf2c2

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AP) — "Hi, I hope you are not busy?"

The treasurer of the Icelandic soccer club Afturelding got the email from his manager late in the afternoon, soon before banks were about to close. The words “Sent from my iPhone” were at the bottom, suggesting urgency, and through a series of exchanges, the manager asked that a quick payment be made.