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St. Paul mayor says City Hall faces an “ongoing and dynamic threat.” Officials say the magnitude and complexity of the cybersecurity incident have exceeded the city’s response capacity. The City of St. Paul made the request to Walz to activate the National Guard. Replay of Press Conference: https://www.youtube.com/live/k7G4PQ_VxLo?si=R4rNs8q5g6wzS504&t=106
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has issued an executive order actuating cyber protection assets from the Minnesota National Guard in response to a cyberattack on the city of Saint Paul. "We are committed to working alongside the City of Saint Paul to restore cybersecurity as quickly as possible," said Governor Walz. "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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