A statewide scam has risen in recent months, where hackers have stolen millions of dollars in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funds, prompting the Alabama Department of Human Resources (DHR) to undertake significant security upgrades to protect beneficiaries.

In response to the widespread theft, the Alabama DHR announced plans to enhance the security of Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, according to a report by WTVY News 4.