Lincoln Town Office Closed; Cybersecurity Incident Encrypts Town Computer Network

Lincoln town officials investigate cyberattack

LINCOLN -- The Lincoln town office was closed Monday as officials investigate what they say was a cyberattack that affected portions of the town's computer network.

Lincoln Town Office Shuts Down for a Day Amid Cybersecurity Incident

The Lincoln Town Hall shut down on Monday following a “cybersecurity incident” that encrypted some files on the town’s computer network. [RELATED: Maine DEP Urges Water Treatment Facilities to Take Additional Security Steps After Iran Accused of Cyberattack on Water Systems…] Lincoln announced the security breach on Saturday after it was notified by its information [...] The post Lincoln Town Office Shuts Down for a Day Amid Cybersecurity Incide…

Lincoln Town Hall closes after cyberattack

"At this time, the full scope of the incident is still being evaluated," town officials said.

Lincoln town office closed; cybersecurity incident encrypts town computer network

The Lincoln Town Office is closed after a cybersecurity incident caused files on the town's network to be encrypted. The town is still determining the extent of the issue.

Lincoln town office closed after cyberattack

Lincoln’s town office is closed after a cyberattack. Lincoln’s IT provider alerted the town Saturday that parts of its network had been encrypted, according to the town government. The infected parts of the system were isolated to prevent any spread. Lincoln is working to restore its system without reinfecting it. Lincoln warned that this could disrupt some services. The town office was closed Monday and will reopen as soon as possible.