Small business owner warns others after falling victim to cyber attack

Small business owner warns others after falling victim to cyber attack
With both the frequency and cost of cybercrime on the rise each year, businesses are advised to stay vigilant and informed to avoid falling victim.
1:00 pm, May 28, 2021
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2020 was a banner year for cyber crime as complains to the Federal Bureau of Investigation's Internet Crime Complaint Center climbed to nearly 800,000 and resulted in losses of $4.2 billion. iStock / Special to The Forum
FARGO — A recent cyber attack waged against his Fargo business left Carpet World owner Bruce Kautzman scratching his head.
Kautzman was not entirely sure how the attack even began in the first place. After a customer requested an emailed invoice, Kautzman opened his email and his wife, who was working remotely and monitoring the inbox, quickly alerted him to something awry.

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