Hackers Steal $300,000 From Five Flags Center

Authorities say a hacker fraudulently obtained hundreds of thousands of dollars from a bank account belonging to Dubuque’s Five Flags Center. Hackers stole $300,000 through an unauthorized transaction made via MidWestOne Bank sometime from Friday to Monday. Dubuque police say it was a financial hack from outside the U.S. Hackers apparently requested a wire transfer through the bank and were able to obtain the funds. The City of Dubuque reported that no city accounts or departments were impacted.