""As a precaution, we have taken most of our computer systems offline while we ensure the security of our network," city officials said in a news release on Friday."
"Jake Tarrant, a manager of incident response at the cybersecurity firm Logically, said small municipalities are at risk for cyberattacks, as many do not have the budget to consult with security firms ahead of an attack."
"In 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced it would issue $375 million in grant funding to smaller governments due to the risk of these attacks."
""From there, once they're on the network, it's kind of like being inside your house, you've kind of infiltrated those walls, you're able to pivot to different parts of the network," Tarrant explained."
Foster City is in the fifth day of a cyberattack that has paralyzed its operations. The City Council plans to hold a special session to declare a state of emergency. Since the discovery of suspicious activity on the city's network, most government services have been suspended. City officials are working with cybersecurity specialists to secure their systems. Small municipalities are increasingly targeted by cyberattacks, often lacking the budget for preventive measures. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has allocated funds to assist these governments.
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