The Town of Sutton recently identified a cybersecurity incident affecting certain portions of its network environment. Upon discovery, the Town immediately took steps to secure its systems, contain the incident, and minimize any potential impact on municipal operations.
The Town engaged experienced independent cybersecurity and forensic professionals to assist with the investigation and response efforts. The Town has also notified and is coordinating with law enforcement authorities. The investigation remains ongoing, and the Town is working diligently to determine the nature and scope of the incident, including the extent of any information that may have been impacted.
At this time, Town services continue to operate, and the Town is taking additional measures to further strengthen the security of its systems. Protecting the information entrusted to the Town is a responsibility we take seriously.
As part of the ongoing investigation, the Town and its advisors are conducting a comprehensive review of potentially affected data. If the investigation determines that personal information was involved and that notification is required under applicable law, affected individuals will be notified as appropriate.
Because this remains an active investigation, certain details are not yet available. The Town is committed to providing updates as appropriate and appreciates the patience and understanding of residents, employees, and community partners while this work continues.