Gov. Walz activates Minnesota National Guard to aid St. Paul after cyberattack

Gov. Tim Walz activated the Minnesota National Guard on Tuesday to assist St. Paul in responding to a cyberattack on the capital city.

The governor’s office said “the magnitude and complexity of the cybersecurity incident have exceeded the city’s response capacity.” The guard will provide cyber protection support to the city immediately.

“We are committed to working alongside the City of Saint Paul to restore cybersecurity as quickly as possible,” Walz said. “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.”

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