Samantha Fischer reports:
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order to activate the National Guard Tuesday after the city of St. Paul became the target of a cyberattack.
According to the governor’s office, the order took effect immediately.
“We are committed to working alongside the City of Saint Paul to restore cybersecurity as quickly as possible,” said Governor Walz in a statement.
“The Minnesota National Guard’s cyber forces will collaborate with city, state, and federal officials to resolve the situation and mitigate lasting impacts. Above all, we are committed to protecting the safety and security of the people of Saint Paul.”
Officials said the “magnitude and complexity” of the attack exceeded the city’s response capacity, necessitating cyber protection support from the Guard. The attack also prompted the city to declare a state of emergency.
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