loading . . . Gov. Walz issues emergency assistance to Winona County after cyber attack | news8000.com WINONA COUNTY, Minn. (WKBT) -- Governor Tim Walz issued an executive order on Tuesday providing emergency assistance to Winona County following a cyberattack that began on Monday, according to a release.
Walz’s office said the attack has continued into Tuesday, disrupting critical systems and digital services, thus impairing the county’s ability to deliver vital emergency and municipal services.
“Cyberattacks are an evolving threat that can strike anywhere, at any time,” stated Walz. “Swift coordination between state and local experts matters in these moments. That's why I am authorizing the National Guard to support Winona County as they work to protect critical systems and maintain essential services.”
County officials are working in coordination with Minnesota Information Technology Services, the Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension, the League of Minnesota Cities, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and external cybersecurity experts. https://www.news8000.com/news/local-news/winona/gov-walz-issues-emergency-assistance-to-winona-county-after-cyber-attack/article_2a60f4e9-eddb-41d8-8d87-3aae1b291fff.html
