"City officials stated that they are uncertain if sensitive personal data was compromised in the attack, urging individuals who have done business with the city to take steps to protect their data."
"The City Council convened a special session and voted 4-0 to declare a state of emergency, making Foster City potentially eligible to receive governmental aid for the emergency response."
"Currently, there is no listed timeline for when services will fully resume, with experts suggesting it can take three to six weeks for a sense of normalcy to return after a cyberattack."
Foster City officials report ongoing disruptions to email and phone services six days after a cyberattack. The city has moved its network offline, leaving staff unable to communicate. There is uncertainty regarding the compromise of sensitive personal data, prompting officials to advise residents to protect their information. Police services and 911 calls remain operational, and City Hall is open with limited services. A state of emergency has been declared, potentially allowing for governmental aid, but no timeline for service restoration has been provided.
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