Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said on July 29 that he activated the state’s National Guard in response to a large-scale cyber attack on Saint Paul that has led to a citywide service outage.
Walz’s office said in a statement that the governor issued an executive order activating “cyber protection assets” from the Minnesota National Guard because the “magnitude and complexity of the cybersecurity incident have exceeded the city’s response capacity.”
The National Guard will help ensure the safety and security of residents and that vital services continue to run in Saint Paul, his office said.
“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.”…