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Wisconsin Republican Party says hackers stole $2.3 million

November 4, 2020 at 10:30 PM
Anonymous computer hacker in white mask and hoodie.

The Wisconsin Republican Party had a suspected phishing incident that couldn’t have come at a worse time. An estimated $2.3 million was stolen by cybercriminals from the party’s reelection fund after at least one staffer interacted with a phishing email, impacting operations just as the races were coming down to the wire. The FBI and local officials are investigating the incident.

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Wisconsin Republican Party says hackers stole $2.3 million