City of Naples Hit by Spear Phishing Attack
Return To ArticleThe City of Naples says the cyber attack that resulted in the loss of $700,000 was a “sophisticated” spear phishing strategy.
The funds were paid to a fake bank account the attacker provided while posing as a representative from the Wright Construction Group, which was doing infrastructure work on Eighth Street South in downtown Naples, according to a news release.
City Manager Charles Chapman said the attack, which is currently under criminal investigation, was an isolated incident and has not impacted the city’s data systems.
