Nbcbayarea Suisun City Declares Emergency Following Cyberattack Disrupting Public Safety Systems
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- •Suisun City declared a state of emergency after a cyberattack disrupted 911 services.
- •Malicious software compromised critical public safety operations, starting on August 7, 2026.
- •The city is working with federal agencies to investigate and restore affected systems.
Suisun City, California, declared a state of emergency on August 8, 2026, after a cyberattack disrupted its computer systems, including 911 dispatch services. The attack, which began around 5:45 a.m. on August 7, involved malicious software that compromised critical public safety operations. City officials reported that the attack affected police and fire dispatch, as well as other city services. In response, the city shut down its entire IT network to contain the threat and preserve evidence for a federal investigation. Dispatchers are currently handling emergency calls through the Solano County dispatch center. While there is no imminent threat to the public, many online city services remain unavailable as cybersecurity experts work to restore systems. The city is collaborating with federal agencies, including the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security, to investigate the incident. This attack marks a concerning trend of cyber threats targeting local government services.
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