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The Checkbook Crisis: How Small-Town Cyber-Heists Hit Your Property Tax

John Z Black Apr 17, 2026

Incidents & Breaches #municipal-security #social-engineering #crypto-hack #defi #consumer-impact

A cyberthief tricked a small New Jersey town out of millions with just a phone call. Now, the homeowners are paying for it on their tax bills. This is what happens when cybersecurity becomes a line item on your property assessment.