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Cyberattack Disrupts Cellcom Voice and Text Services in Wisconsin

A cyberattack has significantly disrupted Cellcom’s voice and texting services for customers across Wisconsin, beginning on May 14, 2025. The Green Bay-based telecommunications provider initially described the issue as a technical problem but later confirmed it as a “cyber incident” in a video and letter from CEO Brighid Riordan.

Wisconsin’s Iowa County Reacting to Cyber Incident Amid Growing Threats to Local Governments

Iowa County, Wisconsin, is investigating a cybersecurity incident after suspicious activity was detected on its government network on April 28, 2025. In response, county officials immediately took portions of the network offline, citing an abundance of caution. While emergency services—including 911 and law enforcement dispatch—remain fully operational, non-emergency

National Presto Industries of Wisconsin Faces Operational Disruptions Following Cyberattack

National Presto Industries, Inc., a renowned home appliance manufacturer located in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, experienced a significant system outage on March 1, 2025, due to a cyberattack. The company promptly activated its incident response team, comprising internal staff and external cybersecurity experts, to investigate the breach. While the forensic analysis

Conduent Outage Linked to Cyberattack, Impacts Multiple States

A cyberattack on Conduent, a major IT contractor for state and federal government programs, led to service outages affecting child support and food assistance programs across at least four U.S. states. The disruption began in early January 2025 and left many residents unable to receive benefits. Wisconsin’s Department

City of Sheboygan Faces Cyberattack and Ransom Demand

The City of Sheboygan, Wisconsin, has confirmed it was targeted by a cyberattack resulting in unauthorized access to its network and a ransom demand. City officials became aware of network irregularities on November 7, 2024, prompting immediate action to secure the systems, isolate the network, and consult cybersecurity experts. Law