St. Paul Stricken by Cyberattack; Walz Activates National Guard Cyber Protection Unit

FBI, National Guard assist St. Paul as cyber-attackers force shutdown of Internet-based systems

St. Paul Mayor Melvin Carter declared a state of local emergency on July 29 following a days-long cyber attack on the city's Internet-based computer networks that led the city to call in the FBI and Gov. Tim Walz to enlist the aid of the Minnesota National Guard's cybersecurity experts.

Tim Walz calls in National Guard after huge cyberattack in major Minnesota city

St. Paul’s cybersecurity protection systems detected ‘suspicious activity’ on its network last Friday

'Not a system glitch': Cyber attack in Saint Paul, Minnesota under investigation

A cyberattack in Saint Paul. Minnesota prompted officials to shut down wireless internet services until experts could identify the threat.

Cyberattack in St. Paul immobilizes many services

Gov. Tim Walz has activated a National Guard cyber protection unit in response. City officials say many online systems are down, including payments.

Major cyberattack hits St. Paul, shuts down many services - Austin Daily Herald

By Josie Albertson-Grove Star Tribune (TNS) City systems are down across St. Paul in response to a cyberattack, shutting down computers at city libraries and pools, and knocking out online payment systems. Systems were shut down on Monday to prevent the spread of an attack that started late Friday. It is not yet clear why St. Paul was attacked, officials said, or what data might be at risk. “This was a deliberate, coordinated digital attack, car…

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz Activates National Guard After Massive Cyberattack Hits St. Paul

Governor Tim Walz of Minnesota has activated the National Guard after a massive cyberattack targeted the city of St.