SUGAR LAND, Texas (Covering Katy News) — Sugar Land police are working with federal, state and other local law enforcement agencies to learn who attacked the city's cyber infrastructure.
"The City of Sugar Land has experienced a cyber-event," a city social media post says. "Sugar Land police are working closely with local, state and federal law enforcement officials to investigate the breach on our internal network infrastructure."
On Friday morning, city spokeswoman Alicia Alaniz said critical operations remain functional. However, some city services, such as online bill pay, phone and internet service are affected.
The public is asked to call 911 for police, EMS and fire department needs. For nonemergency concerns, call 281-275-2020.
Alaniz said she did not know when the hack occurred and that the timing remains under investigation. She said officials hoped to have an update later Friday.
On Friday afternoon the city issues this statement:
"The City of Sugar Land has experienced a cyber-incident impacting the city's internal network infrastructure. The Sugar Land Police Department is working closely with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies on the investigation. Because some online services have been impacted, the City is pausing disconnection of utilities for non-payment, and will not charge late fees, until the payment system is restored.
The City is committed to maintaining services and will provide updates, on our website and social media platforms, as information becomes available. Public safety remains our top priority. Of most importance, is that we restore our systems safely and securely to better serve our residents and community."