Winona County Hit by Second Cyberattack, Receives National Guard Support
Winona County, Minnesota, experienced its second cyberattack in recent weeks, prompting Governor Tim Walz to deploy emergency assistance. The incident, which occurred on Monday, led local authorities to request National Guard support to bolster cybersecurity defenses and mitigate further disruptions.
The attack follows a prior incident that also targeted county systems, though specific details about the nature of the breaches including whether ransomware or data theft was involved have not been disclosed. The National Guard’s involvement underscores the severity of the situation, as officials work to restore affected services and prevent additional vulnerabilities.
No further information on the attackers’ identities or motives has been released. The county continues to assess the full impact of the cyberattacks on government operations and critical infrastructure.
Source: https://winonadailynews.com/news/local/article_2f8b8cc9-991d-4829-9689-4c5851ddb1d3.html
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