Date Reported: 2024-02-22
Country: USA
Victim: Oakley, California | oakley.ca.us
Additional Information:
- The city of Oakley in California was targeted by a ransomware attack on Thursday, February 22.
- The attack prompted a swift response from the city’s IT division, in collaboration with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts.
- Emergency services such as 911, police, fire, and ambulance were not affected.
- The city declared a local state of emergency and partially activated its emergency operations center.
- Affected systems were taken offline for security and restoration purposes.
- Residents should expect delays in non-urgent city services and are encouraged to remain patient.
Article: https://original.newsbreak.com/@golden-gate-media-1351221/3344715616259-another-california-city-targeted-by-ransomware-hackers-cyber-criminals-disable-city-services
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