LAPD website goes offline; officials give no cause but say it’s ‘not ransomware’

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

The website for the Los Angeles Police Department was down for hours Friday, without explanation.

Capt. Kelly Muniz, the LAPD’s chief spokesperson, said public safety was “not affected” but could not provide a reason for why the site wasn’t functioning normally.

“I can tell you that it is not ransomware,” Muniz said.

A visit to the website produced a message saying, “Our services aren’t available right now. We’re working to restore all services as soon as possible. Please check back soon.”

Claims of credit for downing the website were made in various places online. A group called Dark Storm claimed on Telegram that its “cyber attack” was to blame. Muniz said there was “no indication” that was true.

The website has general information about bureaus, leadership, crime statistics and other documents and reports produced by the LAPD. The department has long been planning an upgrade to the site — with security one of its main concerns.

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About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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