‘Serious cyberattack’ impacts Pepperell, Massachusetts

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Cybersecurity experts are working with a Massachusetts town to investigate the impact of a “serious cyberattack” affecting municipal and public safety computer systems.The cyberattack affecting the Town of Pepperell, Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center, Pepperell Police and Pepperell Fire was identified early Tuesday, officials announced.According to the town, leaders immediately called upon the town’s insurance provider, cybersecurity specialists and state and federal law enforcement for help. They are now working to determine the scope of what data may be compromised. “We immediately engaged our insurance provider and reputable outside cybersecurity agencies to respond to and mitigate this attack,” Town Administrator Andrew MacLean said in a statement. “We will prioritize keeping the public informed as we move through this process under the guidance of industry professionals.”Affected systems include the business lines for the Pepperell Fire Department and Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center.Pepperell Town Hall remains open during normal hours and first responders can continue to answer emergency calls, officials said. “The 911 phone system continues to operate normally, and at this time there is no evidence that private user information has been shared,” the town’s statement said.

PEPPERELL, Mass. — Cybersecurity experts are working with a Massachusetts town to investigate the impact of a “serious cyberattack” affecting municipal and public safety computer systems.The cyberattack affecting the Town of Pepperell, Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center, Pepperell Police and Pepperell Fire was identified early Tuesday, officials announced.

According to the town, leaders immediately called upon the town’s insurance provider, cybersecurity specialists and state and federal law enforcement for help. They are now working to determine the scope of what data may be compromised. “We immediately engaged our insurance provider and reputable outside cybersecurity agencies to respond to and mitigate this attack,” Town Administrator Andrew MacLean said in a statement. “We will prioritize keeping the public informed as we move through this process under the guidance of industry professionals.”Affected systems include the business lines for the Pepperell Fire Department and Patriot Regional Emergency Communications Center.Pepperell Town Hall remains open during normal hours and first responders can continue to answer emergency calls, officials said.

“The 911 phone system continues to operate normally, and at this time there is no evidence that private user information has been shared,” the town’s statement said.