City of Oakley, California reports ransomware attack
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The City of Oakley disclosed that it fell victim to a ransomware attack on Thursday, February 22nd. This cybersecurity incident has prompted immediate action from the city's Information Technology Division, which is currently collaborating with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to assess and mitigate the attack's impact.
No details are disclosed about any data breached or number of affected individuals.
The city has assured residents that critical emergency services, including 911, police, fire, and ambulance services, remain unaffected by this breach. The City Manager has declared a local state of emergency and the City’s Emergency Operations Center has been partially activated to coordinate a comprehensive response to this cyber incident.
IT staff have taken the precaution of disconnecting affected systems from the network. The city has warned that residents may experience delays in non-emergency services as a result of these necessary actions.
