Plainfield officials confirm voting system isolated from network breach

Municipal infrastructure in Plainfield, Connecticut, is currently split between an isolated network and a functioning core.

Town officials confirmed Friday that the local voting system remains secure following a potential cybersecurity breach that disrupted the municipal computer network. The breach was announced by police on Thursday.

First Selectman Kevin Cunningham stated that the voting system operates separately from the general municipal network. He noted that the state utilizes paper ballots and vote tabulators that are not connected to the internet.

Cunningham said, “I want our residents to feel confident that their votes remain secure.” He added that IT professionals are working to address the incident while keeping town services available.

Police investigators are currently determining the scope of the attack and whether any data was compromised. As a precautionary measure, the town shut down and isolated the affected network.

Most Town Hall systems are now online and operational with security protections in place. Cunningham stated, “Our priority is making sure our employees have the tools they need to serve our citizens safely and effectively.” The town will share additional verified information as it becomes available.