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City of Pittsburg falls victim to phishing attack
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · As published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· August 6, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway City personnel were targeted in the attack, which led to a payment of over $900,000 being made to a fraudulent account.
A phishing attack has been reported by the City of Pittsburg, resulting in a significant financial loss. City personnel were targeted in the attack, which led to a payment of over $900,000 being made to a fraudulent account. The account in question was posing as a legitimate city vendor, allowing the phishing attack to succeed.
The City of Pittsburg reported the incident on Wednesday, but details of the attack are limited. For more information on the phishing attack and its impact on the City of Pittsburg, readers can refer to the original report from KTVU FOX 2 News.
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Published: August 6, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
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