St. Paul Recovers From Major Ransomware Attack | JQJO

St. Paul, Minnesota, is recovering from a ransomware attack that began over two weeks ago. While the city refused to pay the ransom, they have confirmed contact from the attackers who threatened data release. No data breaches have been confirmed, and the city is undertaking "Operation Secure Saint Paul," requiring 3,500 employees to reset passwords and undergo in-person device security checks. Essential services remain operational, though some online services are temporarily unavailable. The FBI is leading a criminal investigation.