A cyberattack beginning April 6 disrupted Winona County’s critical systems and significantly impaired administrative and public-facing operations. Minnesota has activated the National Guard and coordinated with state and federal partners, including the FBI, to contain the incident and restore systems. #WinonaCounty #MinnesotaNationalGuard
Keypoints
- The cyberattack began April 6 and disrupted key county digital infrastructure.
- Essential services like 911 and fire response remain operational despite other service delays.
- Governor Walz authorized the Minnesota National Guard to assist under an emergency order.
- State, federal, and external teams—including the FBI—are coordinating containment and recovery.
- A prior ransomware incident in January raises concerns about persistent vulnerabilities in the county.
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