St. Paul Slammed by Ransomware: 43GB Data Leak Sparks Operation Secure St. Paul with FBI and National Guard
In a plot twist that rivals any blockbuster, St. Paul, Minnesota, refused to pay after Interlock ransomware pilfered 43GB of sensitive data. Enter “Operation Secure St. Paul” with the FBI and National Guard. Forget popcorn; this is real-life cybersecurity drama!
Hot Take:
Looks like Interlock decided to throw a digital block party in St. Paul, but the city decided not to RSVP—by refusing to pay the ransom! Meanwhile, the National Guard and FBI are now the uninvited bouncers at this data breach extravaganza. Pass the popcorn, folks, because this cybersecurity drama is just getting started!
Key Points:
- Interlock ransomware group claims responsibility for the attack on St. Paul.
- 43GB of sensitive data reportedly stolen, with some already leaked online.
- St. Paul refuses to pay ransom, launches “Operation Secure St. Paul” with the FBI and National Guard.
- Data leak includes thousands of sensitive HR, financial, and personal documents.
- Ransomware attacks on US government entities are on the rise, with 46 confirmed in 2025.
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