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911 down due to cyberattack? Theories emerge after massive power outage in Massachusetts

A statewide 911 emergency service outage in Massachusetts on Tuesday evening prompted internet users to discuss a possible cyberattack that could be behind the emergency call center’s outage.

There is no official confirmation of a cyberattack on 911.

The statewide 911 outage in Massachusetts on Tuesday night prompted internet users to discuss a possible cyberattack as the cause of the 911 outage. Several people online claimed that it was an “initial” cyberattack that also caused service disruptions in neighboring states of New York and Rhode Island. However, state police issued a brief statement saying that the 911 outage was due to a “technical issue” but that no attack was possible.

Among the user reactions that surfaced on social media, one user on X (formerly known as Twitter) wrote: “Could this be the start of a cyberattack @CNN @MSNBC? #TheLivingGod”

“Yes, a cyber attack seems possible,” added another.