At least two Cape Cod Municipal authorities were victims of technological breaches in a week, according to municipal officials.
On January 13, the Town of Eastham issued a statement that a “cybersecurity incident” had targeted the organizationtelling the community: “If you have received an email appearing to be from City Manager Jacqui Beebe, please DO NOT open any links or attachments in the email and delete it immediately.”
Cybersecurity is the art of protecting networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access or criminal use and the practice of ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, according to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
The Town of Eastham said there is currently no evidence that any personal or sensitive information was compromised.
