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Cyberattack against Maine telecom disrupted municipal internet service in 23 towns

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Cyberattack against Maine telecom disrupted municipal internet service in 23 towns

A cyberattack against a Maine telecommunications company on Sunday disrupted internet service across 23 towns in the midcoastal region. At least one municipal government, including the town of Damariscotta, experienced service loss as a result of the incident.

Why it matters: Municipal IT staff and government administrators in Maine should assess whether their organizations were affected and verify restoration of critical services; this incident demonstrates how attacks on telecom providers create cascading disruptions across dependent jurisdictions.

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