The ransomware group Inc claims it hacked the city of Meriden, Connecticut and posted sample documents on its data leak site. Meriden reported weeks of system disruptions — including delayed water bills and prolonged outages at the city clerk and tax collector offices — while officials have not confirmed the breach or disclosed what data, if any, was compromised. #Inc #MeridenCT
Keypoints
- Inc posted alleged Meriden documents on its data leak site claiming responsibility.
- Meriden experienced multi-week disruptions, including delayed water bills and ongoing restoration of clerk and tax services.
- City officials have not confirmed the claim; details on compromised data, breach method, or ransom demands remain unknown.
- Inc has operated since July 2023, using spear phishing and known software exploits to steal data and encrypt systems.
- Ransomware attacks against U.S. government entities are recurring in 2026 and can disrupt critical services and records.