911 call centers and emergency services identified as high-risk targets for cyber criminals by the Department of Homeland Security.

Emergency services, including 911 call centers, are viewed as ripe targets for cyber criminals, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). A recent analysis warns that any vulnerability in emergency service networks can expose victims to dangerous ripple effects, including hampering medical and law enforcement services and posing a threat to personal information and public safety. Ransomware attacks have already caused disruptions in the networks of police departments and 911 call center operations, according to the DHS.