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Ransomware response began night one, records show
Records show Andover hired ransomware specialists the first night of a cyberattack on town systems. Also in today's brief (3 items): Records show town hired ransomware specialists night of attack; Fire flow testing to hit Dascomb Road area Saturday; Hurricane-force winds possible as nor…
Today in Andover
- Records show town hired ransomware specialists night of attack. Andover hired outside attorneys and a cybersecurity firm to investigate a ransomware attack on the town's systems on the first night of the incident, according to public records reported by AndoverMANews.com.AndoverMANews.com
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- Tomorrow, 8:00 a.m.: Fire flow testing to hit Dascomb Road area Saturday. Andover's Water Division will conduct fire hydrant flow testing at 165 Dascomb Road starting at 8 a.m. Saturday, with possible water discoloration on Dascomb Road, Osgood Street and Frontage Road. Residents are asked to run cold taps until water clears.Town of Andover
- Tomorrow: Hurricane-force winds possible as nor'easter nears. Andover Patch reported meteorologists warned of a possible hurricane-force nor'easter as its track shifted, with widespread damage and power outages possible along the coast from late Friday into Monday.Andover Patch
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