Suisun City Cybersecurity Incident Leads to City Hall Closure and Service Disruptions
Suisun City is facing a significant cybersecurity incident that has led to the closure of City Hall and disruption of various city services. On August 7, malicious software attacked the city's IT systems, affecting 911 routing, police and fire dispatch, city records, online services, and other internal systems. In response, the city shut down its IT network and activated an emergency operations center. Despite the disruptions, police and firefighters continue to respond to service calls, with dispatchers handling 911 and non-emergency calls from the Solano County dispatch center. The police department lobby remains open for certain services. Mayor Alma Hernandez highlighted the impact on residents, noting that services like paying water bills or obtaining business licenses are currently unavailable. The city is collaborating with the FBI, Homeland Security, and state emergency officials to investigate and restore its systems. A local state of emergency has been declared to expedite access to emergency reso...