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Meriden, Connecticut shuts down city internet after disruption attempt

Databreaches •Dissent • February 19, 2026

Dysruption Hub is all over the breach news today. They report: Meriden, Connecticut, took city internet services and public Wi-Fi offline after officials reported an attempted disruption, limiting some municipal operations as police investigate. The city said emergency services were not affected. City officials disclosed the issue Feb. 17, saying the IT department responded immediately after identifying... Source

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Meriden, Connecticut Shuts Down Internet Services After Cyberattack Attempt On February 17, 2026, Meriden, Connecticut, identified an attempted disruption of its internet services, prompting the city to shut down public Wi-Fi and limit some municipal operations. The IT department responded immediately, and officials confirmed that emergency services remained unaffected during the incident. Police are currently investigating the matter. 2 sources 24

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