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California City Declares State of Emergency After Cyberattack

Suisun City, a California town with a population of nearly 30,000, has declared a state of emergency due to a cyberattack. The attack compromised the city's computer systems, including critical public safety operations like 911 routing and dispatch services. Malicious software infected the information technology systems starting early Friday morning. Despite the disruption, officials assure the public there is no imminent threat and all safety services remain active. The city has shut down its computer network to contain the threat and aid a federal investigation. Dispatchers are rerouting calls through Solano County, and first responders are still operational, though online and internal city services are down. Suisun City is collaborating with federal, state, and regional agencies, including the FBI, to investigate and restore systems. This incident makes Suisun City the latest local government in the region to suffer a cyberattack. Other nearby cities like Foster City and Pittsburg have also experienced significant cyber incidents this year. Foster City faced a ransomware attack that disrupted services for over a week, while Pittsburg lost nearly a million dollars to a phishing attack, though some funds were recovered.