SUISAN City, California is currently dealing with a cyber incident following a malware attack that led to the declaration of a state of emergency. The attack, which occurred on August 7, affected critical services including 911 call routing and forced the shutdown of the city’s IT network. Although services are disrupted, emergency response capabilities are being managed through a regional dispatch center.
There are indications the attack may be ransomware-related, prompting an emergency city council meeting to discuss responses and threats to public services. This incident is part of a broader pattern, with several U.S. local governments experiencing similar cyber attacks in recent weeks.