The Star Tribune: Major cyberattack hits St. Paul, shuts down many services
The Minnesota Star Tribune featured insights from NetSPI Field CISO Nabil Hannan, who explained that underfunded local governments often lack the security resources needed to defend against today’s opportunistic cyber attackers. He emphasized that limited investment and outdated infrastructure make these agencies especially vulnerable. Read the preview below or view it online.
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Swaths of St. Paul’s digital infrastructure were shut down Tuesday, as the city tries to stop the spread of a cyberattack that began Friday.
Computers at city libraries and rec centers were not connected to the internet, and there was no Wi-Fi at City Hall. Online payment systems that handle water and sewer bills also weren’t functional. St. Paul’s 911 and other emergency response systems were still working, Mayor Melvin Carter said, but many other city systems remained shut down in an attempt to contain the attack.
It is not yet clear why St. Paul was targeted, officials said, or what data might be at risk.
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