Cyberattack disrupts municipal payment and permitting services in Dunedin, Florida

On October 4, 2022, the City of Dunedin in Florida detected a cybersecurity incident affecting its municipal network. City email, inspection scheduling, permit-payment systems and several recreation-related payment functions became unavailable or required alternative processing. Officials introduced manual permitting procedures and cash or check payment arrangements for affected transactions. Water and wastewater treatment facilities and telephone services remained operational. Subsequent reporting confirmed that essential municipal functions continued through workarounds despite prolonged email disruption.