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St. Paul Ransomware Attack: City Declares Emergency Response

8/11/2025

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A ransomware attack hit St. Paul on July 25, impacting 3,500 employees and disrupting online services. In response, the city is resetting accounts and scrubbing data, refusing to pay any ransom. With personal data security at stake, a local emergency was declared, prompting support from the FBI and National Guard, while lawmakers demand answers from Mayor Melvin Carter.

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Story summary

A ransomware attack hit St. Paul on July 25, impacting 3,500 employees and disrupting online services. In response, the city is resetting accounts and scrubbing data, refusing to pay any ransom. With personal data security at stake, a local emergency was declared, prompting support from the FBI and National Guard, while lawmakers demand answers from Mayor Melvin Carter.