Earlier today, a cybersecurity incident in the City of Long Beach triggered an investigation, supported by expert consultants and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, per an official statement from the City. The City's Department of Technology and Innovation believed a network security incident may have occurred, with no current evidence indicating impacts on public safety systems such as emergency communications or law enforcement response services, according to the same press release.
In the official statement, it was pointed out that City's immediate goal is to identify the source and scope of the issue, including potential vulnerabilities, additional security measures, and advice for prevention, response, and recovery plans. Without a complete grasp of the cyber intrusion's extent, the City opted to temporarily suspend certain systems for several days to safeguard its digital infrastructure, per the press release.
During the ongoing investigation, temporary delays in access could affect users of various City-offered digital services. Despite this, the City has confirmed continuous access to emergency services such as 9-1-1, as well as non-emergency City services via their designated contact number (562-435-6711). Along with federal authorities' cooperation, the City of Long Beach has pledged to provide regular updates to the public about the incident's progress through its website and social media channels.
