Ransomware gang claims attack on St. Paul city government

A ransomware attack by the Interlock gang targeted the city of St. Paul, disrupting vital government functions and exposing data theft concerns. The city is actively responding with system resets and cybersecurity enhancements, while the FBI warns of the group’s broader threats. #Interlock #StPaulCity #RansomwareGang #HealthcareAttack #CriticalInfrastructure

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The Interlock ransomware gang claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on St. Paul’s government, stealing 43 GB of data.
The city has not paid the ransom and is undertaking comprehensive cybersecurity measures, including resetting passwords.
The attack has caused severe disruption, affecting online payments, permits, license issuance, and library services.
Emergency services remain operational, but many government functions are temporarily offline or limited.
The FBI issued a warning about Interlock’s global activity, linking it to other significant attacks on healthcare and infrastructure.