Connecticut
New Britain cyberattack may have exposed personal information, officials say
Officials in New Britain are still assessing the damage more than two months after a cyberattack hit city systems, potentially exposing some personal information.
A spokesperson for Mayor Bobby Sanchez said recently that there’s no indication of widespread exposure of resident data. However, hackers may have gained access to some sensitive records during the Jan. 28 incident, including names, dates of birth, government-issued identification numbers and financial account and health-related information, according to the city.
Officials have released few details about what occurred, citing the ongoing investigation.
“Investigations of this nature are complex and must be handled carefully to protect the integrity of the review, support any potential law enforcement activity, and ensure accurate information is shared,” said Alisha Rayner, the mayor’s spokesperson.
The city detected the attack after an employee spotted unusual activity on a workstation. Several municipal systems “experienced disruption” during the incident, though an investigation found the “unauthorized activity was more limited in scope,” according to the city.
Cyberattacks on cities and towns have grown more common. Hackers breach or damage computer systems to steal sensitive data or hold systems for ransom — a scenario officials in New Britain faced, according to Evan Allard, the director of the Connecticut Intelligence Center, which is a part of the state Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.
“Any organization that has sensitive or private data that you know they want to keep within their own systems, these ransomware actors are targeting them because it creates a sense of urgency towards paying it back,” Allard said.
New Britain consulted with a team of response experts at Cowbell Resiliency Services to determine the best course of action. It’s unclear whether the city paid a ransom. Responding by email to questions from Connecticut Public, Rayner said the city evaluated multiple response options, including restoring from backups.
“Based on that assessment, including operational impact, recovery timelines, and overall cost considerations, a course of action was taken to resolve the incident as quickly and securely as possible,” Rayner wrote.
Rayner said the financial hit to the city was limited because New Britain carries cybersecurity insurance. It has a $25,000 deductible under the policy, she said.
New Britain is providing credit monitoring and identity protection services to people who were potentially impacted.
While the investigation continues, the Common Council voted to replace New Britain’s existing cybersecurity system. The city executed a three-year contract with Cowbell Resiliency Services that includes round-the-clock security monitoring for a cost of $66,000 per year.
“It’s a full-on platform that is a little bit more enhanced and at a larger cost,” Jonathan Delgadillo, the city’s director of support services, said at a recent meeting. “But again, I think it’s the best thing for the city,”
New Britain Alderman John McNamara said he’s satisfied with the city’s handling of the cyberattack.
“I believe the city is taking appropriate steps and is advising city employees and taxpayers on what’s going on with it,” McNamara said. “I’m looking for additional reports and to take action in terms of anything that has to be improved upon.”
The North Haven Police Department is continuing to investigate after a male was shot while riding a moped on Sunday night.
According to police, a 20-year-old male was shot in the area of Whitney Avenue near the Hamden town line.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening serious injuries and was transported to the hospital.
No other information has been released.
Police are continuing to investigate, and say that there will be a heavy police presence in the area of Whitney Avenue and Skiff Street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Haven Police Department.
ENFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – Police arrested a Connecticut man on Sunday morning after he allegedly stole bottles and cans from a Connecticut Children’s Hospital donation bin.
Officers received a call at around 8 a.m. for a report of a larceny from a “Cans For Kids” donation bin at located on Raffia Road, according to the police department.
Police said they used used local surveillance cameras and municipal license plate readers to identify a vehicle and suspect.
Officials identified the individual as Joshua Wilcox of Broad Brook
With the help of Wethersfield police officers, Wilcox was found and detained. Enfield police arrested Wilcox and charged him with sixth-degree larceny and first-degree criminal trespass.
It was also revealed that this is the second incident involving Wilcox at the same location, police said.
No further details were released.
Eyewitness News will provide more details as soon as they become available.
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“(T)he applicant is proposing a minor building addition of 1,300 square feet to the basement level because the specialized proton equipment required a slightly larger support space,” said Allie Smith, an associate planner with the city’s professional planning and zoning department.
Smith is referring to what would be the second proton therapy cancer treatment center between New York City and Boston, after the Connecticut Proton center in Wallingford, which is scheduled to open later this year.
Proton therapy is considered advanced radiation treatment because it uses the positively charged particles to “target cancer with exceptional precision,” reducing damage to nearby healthy tissue.
The expanded building plans for Danbury Proton are the latest development in a prolonged effort to serve western Connecticut and nearby New York residents with the novel cancer treatment.
The project, which was set to break ground on a 3-acre site overlooking Danbury Municipal Airport this spring, is “very busy marketing and selling the bonds,” a spokesman said.
“We’re ready to break ground as soon as we close on the bonds,” said Drew Crandall on Friday. “We are in conversation with investors every day and we are making good progress.”
In March, Danbury’s City Council agreed to use its bonding power to help Danbury Proton get low-cost financing under a “conduit issuer” agreement. Around the same time, the city’s Planning Commission extended approvals for the project, which were scheduled to expire in July.
All that means that Danbury Proton expects to open its 17,000-square-foot facility at 85 Wooster Heights Road in late 2027 or early 2028.
“The day is coming when we will be treating patients with revolutionary proton therapy cancer treatment,” Crandall said in a newsletter to supporters last week. “Countless patients and their families will benefit from proton therapy.”
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