The web site for the Los Angeles Police Division was down for hours Friday, with none clear rationalization from police.
Capt. Kelly Muniz, the LAPD’s chief spokesperson, mentioned public security was “not affected,” however she couldn’t present a extra detailed cause for why the web site wasn’t functioning usually.
“I can let you know that it isn’t Ransomware,” Muniz mentioned.
A go to to the web site merely produced a generic message saying, “Our companies aren’t accessible proper now. We’re working to revive all companies as quickly as potential. Please test again quickly.”
Claims of credit score for downing the web site have been made in varied locations on-line. A bunch referred to as Darkish Storm claimed on Telegram that its personal “cyber assault” was guilty. Muniz mentioned there was “no indication” that was true.
The division’s web site has common details about the its varied bureaus, division management, crime statistics and different paperwork and reviews produced by the division. The division has lengthy been planning an improve to the positioning — with safety one in all its fundamental considerations.
