The Cleveland City Hall has temporarily shut down due to a significant cyber incident, affecting the city’s systems.
Staff learned on Sunday night that most internal systems would be inaccessible the next morning, prompting only essential services to operate.
Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb stated, “We are currently investigating a cyber incident. We are taking this very seriously.”
All affected systems are shut down as a precautionary measure to protect and restore services. They will stay offline until the situation is better understood.
Internal software and systems will remain offline until further notice. City Hall and Erieview are closed for non-essential staff.
Cyber-attacks have been a growing concern, with Cleveland Health Clinic issuing a warning about the threats to hospitals and healthcare systems.
With the complexity and size of the city, cyber attackers can easily infiltrate the environment, similar to a real war scenario.
All satellite offices of City Hall, including the Department of Public Health and Building and Housing Department, are affected by the shutdown of internal software platforms.
Despite the incident, essential services such as police, Port Control, Fire Department, airports, city utilities, and emergency services remain operational.
United Way’s after-hours operators will continue to address daytime calls for 3-1-1.