Saint Paul’s Cyber Siege: Ransomware Gang Unleashes 43GB Data Heist – Chaos Ensues!
The Interlock ransomware gang claims to have stolen 66,000 files from Saint Paul, triggering a state of emergency and a shutdown of city services. While Interlock accuses city officials of poor security, Mayor Malvin Carter insists no resident data was compromised and vows not to pay the ransom.
Hot Take:
Saint Paul city officials are probably regretting not encrypting their passwords as tightly as their love letters in middle school! Meanwhile, Interlock is strutting around like a cyber-pirate showing off the treasure it plundered, while the city scrambles to plug the leaks like a digital game of whack-a-mole. It’s a classic case of a ransomware gang flexing its cyber muscles, while Saint Paul is left saying, “We’re not paying the ransom, but thanks for the unsolicited audit, Interlock!”
Key Points:
– Interlock ransomware gang claims to have stolen 43GB of files from Saint Paul, Minnesota.
– The data breach allegedly includes sensitive documents like passports and employee records.
– Mayor Malvin Carter confirmed the attack but insists resident data is safe and unaffected.
– City officials refuse to pay the ransom, leading to a partial data dump by Interlock.
– The National Guard’s cyber unit was activated to assist in the ongoing recovery efforts.