California City Declares State of Emergency After Cyberattack

The Suisun City Council declared a state of emergency on Saturday after a cyberattack shut down numerous public safety systems, including their 911 routing, police and fire dispatch, and records and city services.

Little else is known at this time, though the city said that there is no immediate threat and all public safety services remain active. Public safety calls are being routed through the Solano County dispatch center, but online city services and "internal operations" are unavailable.

Stories like these demonstrate the ever-rising stakes as the world has become so digital and connected. Attackers are increasingly becoming emboldened and going after more and more critical services - like water and hospitals. Cybersecurity is increasingly having tangible, real-world, possibly life-or-death impacts.