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Foster City Restores Phones and Email After Ransomware Attack

The update signals a shift from crisis containment to service recovery.

Overview

  • City officials said Friday that phone and email service is back, and teams are working to bring virtual city services online.
  • City Hall remains open for limited in-person help during normal hours as more systems return.
  • Emergency services, including 911 and police dispatch, stayed fully functional throughout the network outage.
  • The City Council approved a local emergency to speed outside technical help and funding for the response.
  • Officials have not said whether any sensitive data was exposed, and the investigation into the breach continues.