St. Paul Under Cyber Attack! National Guard Activated NOW!
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St. Paul Hit by Sophisticated Cyber Attack: National Guard Deployed
The City of St. Paul, Minnesota, is grappling with a significant cyber attack that has prompted Governor Tim Walz to activate the Minnesota National Guard. The attack, described as a "deliberate, coordinated, digital attack" by Mayor Melvin Carter, has severely disrupted city services and online access.
According to officials, the magnitude and complexity of the cyber security incident have exceeded St. Paul’s response capacity, leading to the request for National Guard assistance. The National Guard's cyber protection assets have been activated immediately to collaborate with city, state, and federal officials in resolving the situation and mitigating lasting impacts.
"We are committed to working alongside the City of Saint Paul to restore cybersecurity as quickly as possible," stated Gov. Walz. The city has also declared a local state of emergency and retained two national firms specializing in cyber security to aid in the response.
Impact on City Services
The cyber attack has caused "unplanned technical disruptions," affecting access to online services and internal systems. While 911 services remain operational, the city has acknowledged "back-end challenges." Other reported impacts include loss of wifi in city buildings and disruptions to library services. The city shut down its information systems as a defensive measure to contain the threat.
- Disrupted online services
- Internal system outages
- WiFi outages in city buildings
- Library service interruptions
Law enforcement agencies, including the FBI, are investigating the attack. City officials have emphasized that this was not a simple technical error but a criminal act targeting the city's information infrastructure.
The situation remains active, and authorities are continuing to assess the full extent of the damage and working to restore full functionality as quickly as possible.