City of Vernon warning of phishing scam on its online parking payment provider

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cjfin
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Re: City of Vernon warning of phishing scam on its online parking payment provider

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Well, the City wanted to to enhance the parking experience. I guess they did that? Lol
56RLJ
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Re: City of Vernon warning of phishing scam on its online parking payment provider

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Yep! There is Vernon's enhance parking experience. I'll stick with my loonie, if and when I need one.
KevinFisk
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Re: City of Vernon warning of phishing scam on its online parking payment provider

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So, somewhat involved in technology; I've marvelled at how easy it would be to spoof parking. I haven't but I put forward a few ways in a former company (different application scenario) as far back as 2018 and most, if not a serious majority, would fall for given the mechanisms available.

My gosh ... the fact this is a story in 2024, never mind still exploitable, is down right sad for the non-technology savey. I believe that's probably the majority. I also have to believe a better solution would be to avoid paying by the app and just eat the cost of a ticket. OK, maybe that's extreme .... risk v reward but consider when the only reward is for the city and the risk is not!

I know, not ideal, not the majority of ticket installations either, but I avoid all city parking due to this exact reason. Root of trust just isn't there .... ownness and risk is completely assumed by the 'parker'. Not by the city at all and they change 'apps' without transparancy .... but maybe I'm wrong.

I'll continue to avoid ALL city parking. Have a good day and be safe

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