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LAPD Website Offline Amid Cyber Attack Claim

May 6, 2024
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LAPD Website Offline Amid Cyber Attack Claim

The website of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) experienced an unexpected outage lasting several hours on a recent Friday, leaving visitors unable to access the site. The downtime was noted without any initial explanation from the department, leading to speculations and concerns online. Captain Kelly Muniz, LAPD’s chief spokesperson, addressed the issue by assuring the public that public safety was not compromised by the outage. Additionally, Muniz clarified that the cause of the downtime was not related to ransomware, though she could not provide further details on what exactly caused the website to go offline.

During the outage, visitors to the LAPD website were greeted with a standard error message informing them that the services were unavailable and that efforts were underway to restore functionality as soon as possible. The message encouraged users to check back soon, indicating that the department was actively working to resolve the issue. This situation highlighted the reliance on digital platforms for access to critical information and services provided by law enforcement.

Amidst the downtime, claims surfaced online attributing the disruption to a deliberate cyber attack. A group identifying themselves as Dark Storm announced on the messaging platform Telegram that they were responsible for the incident, describing it as a “cyber attack.” However, these claims were met with skepticism from official sources. Capt. Muniz responded to these allegations by stating that there was no indication to suggest that the claims made by Dark Storm were accurate, leaving the true cause of the outage still unconfirmed.

The LAPD has been planning to upgrade its website, with security being a primary concern in its development strategy. The recent outage underscores the importance of robust security measures for such essential services, especially as they become increasingly digitized. The department’s focus on enhancing security measures is timely, considering the potential risks and threats that come with maintaining a critical public-facing digital infrastructure. The incident serves as a reminder of the vulnerabilities that can affect even law enforcement agencies and highlights the ongoing challenges in cybersecurity.

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  • LAPD Website Down Hours; Cyber Attack Claimed

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