A Hutt City Council phishing attack reported in March 2026 has led to the exposure of sensitive information belonging to hundreds of individuals, prompting the council to strengthen its cybersecurity measures and notify affected residents.

According to officials, the Hutt City Council phishing attack resulted in unauthorized access to several email accounts. Initial investigations confirmed that identity information of five individuals was compromised, while financial details of up to 732 people may have been exposed through email correspondence. Details of the Hutt City Council Phishing Attack

The Hutt City Council phishing attack involved malicious emails designed to trick users into...