Cleveland, OH
Cybercriminals still targeting OH unemployment accounts
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Greater than two years after the pandemic began, cybercriminals proceed to focus on Ohio’s unemployment system.
Information 5 Investigators discovered reviews of identification theft and fraud began growing at the start of 2022.
Information 5 Investigators discovered between December 15, 2021 and the top of March, 72,308 Ohio employees reported identification theft to the Ohio Division of Jobs and Household Companies on-line portal.
REPORT OH UNEMPLOYMENT IDENTITY THEFT: ODJFS Identification Theft and Unemployment Advantages
Reviews of tried account takeovers, the place cybercriminals entry employees’ unemployment accounts and reroute advantages to their very own financial institution accounts, have additionally elevated in 2022, in accordance with Invoice Teets, Director of Communications, Ohio Division of Jobs and Household Companies.
He stated ODJFS is unable to supply a selected variety of tried account takeovers.
Fixed goal
Alex Hamerstone, a cybersecurity professional at TrustedSec, an info safety consulting enterprise based mostly in Strongsville, was not stunned after we informed him concerning the growing reviews of identification theft.
“It may ebb and circulation,” he stated. “They’ve some huge cash. They’ve quite a lot of info flowing via there and so they are going to be a goal for criminals.”
He stated cybercriminals additionally take note of information and present occasions.
“So when there’s going to be an enormous glut of unemployment claims, scammers know that they’ll sort of get in on that,” he stated. “It is virtually like hiding in a crowd.”
Simple Prey?
One yr in the past, Information 5 Investigators confirmed you ways Ohio’s unemployment system was straightforward prey for cybercriminals.
Simple Prey: How cybercriminals stole billions of {dollars} meant for unemployed Individuals
For instance, till final December, ODJFS used unemployed Ohio employees’ social safety numbers because the Login ID for his or her accounts.
When Information 5 requested Hamerstone if it was an “objectively unhealthy apply” to make use of employees’ social safety numbers, he stated, “On the whole, sure. There are a lot better ones.”
Nevertheless, he stated, “It is nonetheless such a standard apply.”
Hamerstone stated it is simple for cybercriminals to buy social safety numbers stolen from knowledge breaches on the darkish net.
Then, he stated cybercriminals can run a pc program to determine unemployed employees’ passwords and steal their advantages.
Vital enhancements
Since then, Ohio has made vital enhancements to its cybersecurity.
“Ohio has continued to make strides,” Hamerstone stated. “I do know quite a few those that work in it and safety for state and native authorities and so they’re all very devoted to their jobs.”
Ohio employed Experian, Google, and different know-how firms to improve its archaic and outdated cybersecurity programs.
ODJFS stopped utilizing social safety numbers because the Login ID final December.
Unemployed Ohio employees now use the brand new OH|ID to log into their accounts, which Ohio web sites describe as a secure and safe location for all Ohio residents to entry info and conduct enterprise with the State of Ohio.
Customers are locked out of accounts after three unsuccessful login makes an attempt and are notified when there are adjustments to their accounts.
Paul’s drawback
Amherst resident Paul Scaglione stated there must be much more cybersecurity enhancements to the state’s system.
“It is unthinkable that one thing seemingly safe might be so unsecure,” he stated.
Scaglione acquired a notification the PIN was modified on his Ohio unemployment account in early April. He stated he instantly notified ODJFS and discovered a cybercriminal tried to file a brand new declare in his title.
Regardless of the notification e mail stopping the theft, he stated his account should not have been accessible in any respect.
He was solely unemployed for 3 weeks at the start of the pandemic.
His account has remained dormant since April 2020, however it was nonetheless on-line together with his social safety quantity because the Login ID.
“That basically blows me away,” he stated. “That simply looks as if an pointless threat and jobs left undone.”
Lacking Tens of millions
ODJFS estimates a minimum of $506 million in advantages meant for Ohio employees was stolen by cybercriminals since March 2020.
“How may that a lot cash slip via a division’s fingers?” requested Scaglione. “The truth that cash has simply evaporated is unbelievable.”
Nevertheless, the stolen $506 million is barely 2% of the $24 billion Ohio paid employees in unemployment advantages for the reason that pandemic began, in accordance with ODJFS.
“Within the grand scheme of issues, in the advantages packages, it is a very small quantity, ” stated Hamerstone.
The right way to shield your self
When you obtain a discover a couple of change to your unemployment account, go to https://unemploymenthelp.ohio.gov . Then, choose the “Report ID Theft” button.
Employees who report can regain entry to their accounts by creating an OH|ID account, then calling (877) 644-6452. An agent can join the brand new OH|ID to their unemployment account.
Once you report ID theft to ODJFS, you’ll then be eligible for one free yr of credit score monitoring.
In case your unemployment advantages are stolen, you’ll be able to apply for reimbursement by calling the identical quantity. As of Feb. 11, ODJFS acquired roughly 636 requests for reimbursement from victims of account takeovers. ODJFS accredited 252 requests, which totaled $846,469.
The right way to shield your self
To stop changing into a sufferer of identification theft, Hamerstone suggested the next:
- Monitor your accounts
- Do not re-use your passwords
- Use longer passwords
- Use phrases as an alternative of names or dates for passwords
- Do not click on on suspicious hyperlinks
- By no means pay an company or the IRS with items playing cards
- Be skeptical. The IRS and ODJFS won’t ever textual content you out of the blue or demand you act shortly.
December 22, 2024 – American Hockey League (AHL)
Rochester Americans News Release
(Cleveland, OH) – Zachary Metsa scored the game-winning-goal moments after Cleveland’s teddy bear toss tally, while Devon Levi and Rochester’s defense stood tall to secure a 3-2 win over the North Division rival Monsters Sunday afternoon at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
The win is Rochester’s fifth consecutive victory on the road, along with its sixth win over the past seven games. The Amerks improved to 16-9-3-0, giving them 37 points on the season and tying them with Cleveland for second in the North Division as the AHL starts its annual holiday break.
FIRST PERIOD
The Amerks jumped on the attack early with several scoring chances before breaking through under five minutes into the game. Brett Murray and Viktor Neuchev exchanged possession with the puck right in front of the net. Neuchev took a shot from the right side that was kicked free by Cleveland’s Zach Sawchenko. The bouncing puck was scooped up by Murray, who knocked it through multiple bodies and into the back of the goal for his team-leading 13th goal of the season.
For the first time, Josh Dunne scored against his former team. Dunne, who centered a hard-working line with Brendan Warren and Graham Slaggert, circled the zone with his linemates as Rochester maintained pressure throughout the shift. It culminated at the 10:11 mark of the first, when Warren slid a puck across to Metsa, who took a shot from the right point that Dunne tipped through traffic, eluding Sawchenko and doubling Rochester’s lead with Dunne’s fifth goal of the season.
SECOND PERIOD
Rochester dominated in shots with a 21-6 difference in the middle period, but Stanislav Svozil broke through first for Cleveland, taking a shot from the right wing with traffic taking the eyes away from Levi, making it 2-1 with 6:22 to play in the period. The goal served as the teddy bear toss goal for Cleveland, forcing the game into delay while thousands of stuffed animals were collected and donated.
After the festivities ended, the Amerks jumped right back into the action, scoring 35 seconds later with Metsa blasting a one-timer by Sawchenko. Metsa’s shot from the right point was unintentionally tipped by Cleveland defenseman Corson Ceulemans, surprising Sawchenko and putting the Amerks back up by a pair of goals, heading into the third period with a 3-1 advantage.
THIRD PERIOD
Cleveland notched the lone third-period goal in the dying seconds of the game when Daemon Hunt managed to solve Levi with 7.5 seconds remaining and the net pulled for the Monsters to have a 6-on-5 advantage. Nikita Novikov took a matching roughing penalty with Cleveland’s Owen Sillinger with 2:56 to play. The penalty was the lone infraction called against the Amerks as the red, white, and blue never allowed Cleveland a power play, marking the first time this season Rochester did not have to kill a penalty.
STARS AND STRIPES
With 23 saves, Levi picked up his ninth win of the season and his eighth in the last nine starts. The 22-year-old ranks eighth across the AHL 2.14 goals-against-average … Murray’s 13th goal of the season is his sixth in the last five games and 11th in the last 20 … The sixth-year pro is tied for the eighth-most goals in the AHL … Rochester extended its point streak in Cleveland to six games, going 5-0-1-0 in their last half dozen visits to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
UP NEXT
Rochester enters the AHL’s annual holiday break, with the team taking off Dec. 23-26. The Amerks return to play on Friday, Dec. 27 to begin a home-and-home weekend against the Utica Comets (6-14-1-2). The weekend begins at Blue Cross Arena with puck-drop slated for 7:05 p.m. Friday night and will be carried live on The Sports Leader 95.7 FM/950 AM The Fan Rochester as well as AHLTV on FloHockey.
Goal Scorers
CLE: S. Svozil (3), D. Hunt (1)
ROC: B. Murray (13), J. Dunne (5), Z. Metsa (2-GWG),
Goaltenders
CLE: Z. Sawchenko – 30/33 (L)
ROC: D. Levi – 23/25 (W)
Shots
CLE: 25
ROC: 33
Special Teams
CLE: PP (0/0) | PK (3/3)
ROC: PP (0/3) | PK (0/0)
Three Stars:
1. ROC – Z. Metsa
2. ROC – J. Dunne
3. CLE – S. Svozil
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Donald W. Fenner
OBITUARY
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Donald W. Fenner, age 90, of Mentor (formerly of Willowick), who died December 17, 2024, at home. Don was born in Cleveland, OH on August 13, 1934, to John and Emily (nee Maly) Fenner. He was a graduate of Cleveland South High School. Don was truly the best of us. A kind, generous and compassionate soul who left an indelible mark on everyone he met. He married the love of his life Margaret Ann (nee Fallon) in Sallisaw, Oklahoma on July 12, 1958, before he began his U.S. Army service in Korea. They celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary in 2023. She preceded him in death on September 25, 2023.One of 10 children, Don, was honorably discharged in 1960 and then entered a 30-plus-year career as a salesperson and manager at Sears Roebuck Co. retiring in 1991. He had a second career as a property handyman where he took pride in his work at Parkshore Apartments, where he dedicated himself to enhancing apartment living. At home, his workshop in the garage became his haven where he spent countless hours crafting cemetery crosses, birdhouses, toy barns, gates, and more. There was nothing he couldn’t fix, and he saved everything “just in case” with a craftsman’s foresight. His resourcefulness and ingenuity were unmatched. His family was his greatest joy and deepest pride. A devoted father and grandfather, he cherished every moment spent with his loved ones, always putting their happiness and well-being first. His love knew no bounds, and his presence brought comfort, strength, and warmth to all who were lucky enough to call him family. Loved by all, Don had an uncanny ability to make everyone feel seen, heard, and valued. His laughter, wisdom, and kind heart will be profoundly missed but forever remembered. Don is survived by his cherished sons Donald (Robyn Francis) of Cleveland; and Jeff (Cindy) of Mentor; grandsons Christopher Fenner of Columbus; Ryan (Mary) Fenner of Hilliard; Michael Fenner of Willoughby and Brendan Fenner of New York City; sister Joan (nee Fenner) Morawski; brother-in-law Clement Nesnadny; and many nieces and nephews. He is also remembered fondly by his extended family and friends who were touched by his warmth and infectious spirit. Calling hours will be held Friday, December 27 from 3-7 p.m. at Brickman Bros. Funeral Home, 37433 Euclid Ave., Willoughby. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 28, at St. Mary Magdalene Church, 32114 Vine St. Willowick, OH 44095. Internment is at All Souls Cemetery in Chardon. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association of Cleveland or St. Jude’s Research Hospital. May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may his memory continue to bring us smiles and laughter in the years to come.
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – Cleveland Police announced six more arrested in connection to the Sept. 28 and Sept. 29 street takeovers in a release Friday.
Cleveland police make arrests in Columbus in connection to September street takeovers
Cleveland Police said the six were arrested on Tuesday and the charges for them all range from aggravated riot, tampering with evidence, disruption of public service and possession of criminal tools to obstruction of official business.
Cleveland Police arrested the following individuals:
- Duane Thomas Sanders, Jr. age 22, of Cleveland
- Noah Scott Painting, age 20, of Brunswick
- Robert Hezekiah Polk, age 18, of Strongsville
- Imari Tylonic Cross, age 22, of North Canton
Below are the mugshots of the individuals arrested by Cleveland Police:
Troopers arrest 2 people in connection to Cleveland street takeovers
Parma Police arrested 23-year-old David Goldwin of Independence.
Linndale Police arrested 19-year-old Ali Zahid Jumma Al Jubainawi of Akron.
Below are the mug shots of Jubainawi (left) and Goldwin (right):
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Cleveland Police said this brings the total arrests to 15.
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According to the release, there is an active warrant for 20-year-old Ethan James Yovann of Parma Heights.
The Street Takeover Task Force Tip Line is also still active.
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Anyone with information can call: 216-623-5474 or email to police@clevelandohio.gov.
Copyright 2024 WOIO. All rights reserved.
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