Adrian Johnson
TLDR:
– A cybersecurity incident has disrupted Saratoga Springs’ IT system, prompting an emergency meeting at City Hall.
– The incident did not involve ransomware, according to city officials.
Summary:
A cybersecurity incident was discovered in Saratoga Springs, NY, when a police officer was unable to log in to their account. This prompted an emergency meeting at City Hall, where it was confirmed that the incident did not involve ransomware. The FBI has been involved in investigating the incident and has reassured that there is no threat to the public. The city’s network went offline following the discovery, leading to employees being urged not to use their desktops and laptops. Additionally, 911 calls were temporarily moved to county dispatch to ensure continued emergency response capabilities. City officials have stated that they do not believe any records were stolen or deleted in the incident. Finance Commissioner Minita Sanghvi highlighted the various emergency protocols being implemented to safeguard bank accounts, payroll, and city data. Non-emergency calls have also been moved to county dispatch, and the city remains open for business while efforts are made to restore full functionality of city services. The incident is under investigation by both the New York State Homeland Security and the FBI.
