Suisun City Declares Emergency Following Cyberattack Impacting Public Safety
Suisun City has declared a state of emergency following a cyberattack that compromised its computer network and disrupted essential services, including police and fire dispatch. The attack, attributed to malicious software, began around 5:45 a.m. on Friday, significantly impacting public safety operations, including 911 routing and city services. In response, the city has shut down its entire IT network to preserve evidence for an ongoing federal investigation.
To manage the situation, Suisun City Police dispatchers have begun taking calls through the Solano County dispatch center, and the city's emergency operations center has been activated. Officials have assured the public that there is no imminent threat.
On Saturday morning, the City Council convened a special meeting to formalize the state of emergency, which will facilitate quicker access to emergency support services and help recoup costs associated with the attack. Local officials and public safety leaders have not provided comments on the incident as of the publication time.
This incident marks the latest in a series of cyberattacks targeting local governments in the region. Earlier this year, Foster City and Pittsburg also faced similar attacks, with Foster City declaring a state of emergency after a ransomware incident that lasted over a week. Pittsburg experienced a phishing attack that resulted in a loss of nearly $1 million, although a portion of the funds was recovered.
Suisun City has not yet provided an estimate for when its services will be restored but is collaborating with the FBI, the Department of Homeland Security, and the California Office of Emergency Services to investigate the breach and work towards restoring its systems.
