THOMASVILLE, N.C. (WGHP) — The City of Thomasville is investigating after a potential breach of the city’s cybersecurity, according to a city news release.
On Wednesday, the city announced it is investigating a “potential cybersecurity threat” involving “its municipal systems.”
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The city identified “suspicious activity within the city’s digital infrastructure,” and took “immediate action” to contain the situation.
City IT is working with third-party cybersecurity experts to learn more and identify if sensitive information was accessed or compromised. If investigators discover that any personal information was affected, officials will contact the affected individuals directly and provide guidance and support…