A cybersecurity incident in Attleboro, Massachusetts, knocked several of the city’s IT systems offline.According to Mayor Cathleen DeSimone, city leaders are working with cybersecurity specialists, the city’s insurer, along with state and federal partners to identify the cause and begin restoring services.Public safety services remain fully operational and residents can still call 911 for emergencies.For non-emergencies, the Attleboro police business line can be reached at 508-223-2950, and the Attleboro Fire Department business line can be reached at 508-399-8693.Besides those two phone numbers, officials say all other phone lines to the city and police department are currently offline.Email services are also down citywide, affecting all employees and departments, according to DeSimone’s office.“Our priority is maintaining emergency services and keeping the public informed,” said DeSimone. “We are taking direct steps to manage this incident and will continue regular updates as work continues.”Attleboro City Hall remains open during normal business hours, and the public safety phone lines and radio systems are working.Attleboro Public Schools are also unaffected by the security incident.No further information was immediately available.
A cybersecurity incident in Attleboro, Massachusetts, knocked several of the city’s IT systems offline.
According to Mayor Cathleen DeSimone, city leaders are working with cybersecurity specialists, the city’s insurer, along with state and federal partners to identify the cause and begin restoring services.
Public safety services remain fully operational and residents can still call 911 for emergencies.
For non-emergencies, the Attleboro police business line can be reached at 508-223-2950, and the Attleboro Fire Department business line can be reached at 508-399-8693.
Besides those two phone numbers, officials say all other phone lines to the city and police department are currently offline.
Email services are also down citywide, affecting all employees and departments, according to DeSimone’s office.
“Our priority is maintaining emergency services and keeping the public informed,” said DeSimone. “We are taking direct steps to manage this incident and will continue regular updates as work continues.”
Attleboro City Hall remains open during normal business hours, and the public safety phone lines and radio systems are working.
Attleboro Public Schools are also unaffected by the security incident.
No further information was immediately available.
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