Saratoga Springs, NY, recently experienced a cybersecurity incident that disrupted its IT systems, prompting an emergency meeting at City Hall. The problem was discovered late Tuesday afternoon when a police officer was unable to log in, though city officials confirmed that ransomware was not involved in the breach.
Following the incident, the city’s network went offline, leading to a temporary halt in using desktops and laptops. Emergency 911 calls were redirected to county dispatch to ensure continued response capabilities, and there are no concerns about stolen or deleted records. Public Safety Commissioner Tim Coll assured that there is no threat to the public.
Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi noted that comprehensive emergency protocols are in place to secure bank accounts, payroll, and other city data. The city is actively working to restore full functionality and has moved non-emergency calls to county dispatch while the investigation continues.
The incident is under investigation by the New York State Homeland Security and the FBI. As of June 27, 911 calls remain handled by county dispatch until the police department’s IT systems are fully operational again.
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