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Wytec International Website Defacement and Financial Impact

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Wytec International, a Texas-based provider of communications and safety solutions, suffered a website defacement attack on August 25, 2025, leading to significant financial losses. The company's website was defaced twice, and the incident resulted in the cancellation of a scheduled seminar. The FBI and forensic specialists are investigating the incident, and the website remains offline. The company provides critical solutions for education, healthcare, and government sectors, including gunshot detection and indoor cellular services. The motive behind the attack is unknown, and the attackers have not made contact with Wytec.

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  1. 04.09.2025 12:46 📰 1 articles

    Wytec International Website Defaced Twice in August 2025

    Wytec International's website was defaced on August 25, 2025, and again after restoration from backups. The company's website remains offline as of September 4, 2025, with a maintenance message displayed. The defacement incident led to the cancellation of a scheduled seminar on September 2, 2025, and significant financial losses. The FBI and forensic specialists are investigating the incident.

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