Saint Paul’s Cyber Showdown: Interlock Ransomware Strikes Again!
Saint Paul battles a digital disaster after Interlock ransomware gang’s attack. Mayor Carter assures no ransom was paid, but services are temporarily offline. While the Interlock gang brags about 66,000 stolen files, the city remains determined to outwit these cyber scoundrels. Meanwhile, emergency services continue uninterrupted. Resilience: 1, Interlock: 0.
Hot Take:
Looks like the Interlock ransomware gang needed a new venue for their summer vacation and chose the charming city of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Let’s hope their next trip includes a one-way ticket to cybersecurity jail!
Key Points:
- Interlock ransomware gang is behind the July cyberattack on St. Paul, MN.
- Minnesota’s National Guard was called in to support the city’s cyber response.
- The city refused to pay the ransom despite the gang’s claims of stolen data.
- The attack didn’t compromise residents’ personal or financial information.
- CISA and FBI had previously warned about increased Interlock activity.
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