Advisory Summary

The Metro City Police Department Cyber Crimes Unit, in coordination with the Federal Cyber Task Force, issues this advisory to inform the public of increased cyber-related incidents affecting municipal infrastructure and private businesses throughout the metropolitan area.

Nature of Incidents

Reported incidents include:

• Unauthorized access to secured networks and databases
• Temporary disruption of electronic security systems
• Manipulation of IoT devices and smart infrastructure
• Data exfiltration from private and public systems
• Unexplained power fluctuations in localized areas

Notably, conventional ransomware or financial theft has not been observed. The motive behind these intrusions remains unclear.

Affected Systems

The following categories of systems have been affected:

• Building security and access control systems
• Traffic management infrastructure
• Hospital network and medical devices
• Banking and financial transaction systems
• Private security cameras and monitoring equipment
• Smart home and IoT devices

Public Recommendations

The Department recommends the following precautions:

• Update all software and firmware to latest versions
• Enable two-factor authentication on all accounts
• Monitor financial accounts for unauthorized activity
• Report any unusual device behavior to IT departments
• Businesses should conduct security audits of connected systems
• Healthcare facilities should verify integrity of medical device networks

Reporting Incidents

Citizens and businesses experiencing cyber incidents should report to:

• MCPD Cyber Crimes Unit: (555) 555-CYBER
• FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center: ic3.gov
• CISA: cisa.gov/report