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St. Paul Hobbled by Cyberattack, Prompting National Guard Response
St. Paul Hobbled by Cyberattack, Prompting National Guard Response
nytimes.com (29.07.2025) - Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota activated the National Guard to help the city of St. Paul address a cyberattack that was detected last Friday. Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota on Tuesday activated the state National Guard to help officials in St. Paul, the capital, respond to a complex cyberattack that was first detected on Friday. Mayor Melvin Carter of St. Paul said the city had shut down the bulk of its computer systems as a defensive measure as state and federal investigators tackled what he called “a deliberate, coordinated digital attack, carried out by a sophisticated external actor.” Mr. Carter said that the F.B.I. and several state agencies were helping assess who was behind the attack. He declined to say whether ransom had been demanded or whether there was any evidence suggesting a foreign government was behind the attack. City officials said they have yet to ascertain whether sensitive data had been stolen. Emergency services, including police response systems, were not crippled by the attack, the city said in a statement. The shutdown meant that city employees did not have access to the internet in municipal buildings, and that routine services such as library loans and online payment systems were inaccessible. Large and small cities across the United States, along with school systems and hospitals, have been targeted in cyberattacks in recent years. Such attacks are often carried out by individuals who compromise networks and encrypt data, then demand ransom payments in order to restore access. Attackers sometimes steal sensitive data — such as credit card information — that they can later sell online. St. Paul officials said they detected unusual activity on their network Friday morning and eventually realized the city’s networks had been breached. Deeming it a serious attack, they sought help from the governor and federal law enforcement agencies as well as cybersecurity companies. Mr. Walz issued an executive order on Tuesday directing the National Guard to assign military computer experts to assist officials in St. Paul. In the order, Mr. Walz said that “the scale and complexity of this incident exceeded both internal and commercial response capabilities.”
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·nytimes.com·
St. Paul Hobbled by Cyberattack, Prompting National Guard Response
Major food wholesaler says cyberattack impacting distribution systems
Major food wholesaler says cyberattack impacting distribution systems
One of the largest food distributors in the U.S. reported a cyberattack to regulators on Monday, explaining that the incident has disrupted its operations and ability to fulfil customer orders. United Natural Foods released a public statement and filed documents with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) saying the cyberattack began on June 5. The statement said the Rhode Island-based company identified unauthorized activity on its systems on Thursday, prompting officials to take systems offline. The action “has temporarily impacted the Company’s ability to fulfill and distribute customer orders.” “The incident has caused, and is expected to continue to cause, temporary disruptions to the Company’s business operations,” United Natural Foods said. “The Company has implemented workarounds for certain operations in order to continue servicing its customers where possible. The Company is continuing to work to restore its systems to safely bring them back online.” Law enforcement has been notified and the company said it has hired a cybersecurity firm to remediate the incident. The investigation into the attack “remains ongoing and is in its early stages.” The press statement published on Monday said the company is working closely with “customers, suppliers, and associates” to minimize the disruption. The company did not respond to requests for comment. United Natural Foods is the main supplier for Whole Foods and is considered the largest health and specialty food distributor in the United States and Canada. The company reported $8.2 billion in net sales last quarter.
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·therecord.media·
Major food wholesaler says cyberattack impacting distribution systems
A Letter From Our CEO
A Letter From Our CEO
Dear Friends, Neighbors, and Valued Cellcom/Nsight Customers, Over the past five days, many of you have been impacted by a service disruption — and I want to begin by saying something simple, and deeply meant: I’m here. While I’ve been closely involved from the very beginning, this is the first time I’m writing to you directly. That wasn’t because I didn’t want to — it was because I truly believed we’d be past this quickly. I stayed focused on the fix, confident that we’d be able to restore service fast. We’ve always believed in being present, open, and accountable to the people we serve. That’s what this letter is about. We experienced a cyber incident. While this is unfortunate, it’s not something we were unprepared for. We have protocols and plans in place for exactly this kind of situation. From the start, we’ve followed those plans — including engaging outside cybersecurity experts, notifying the FBI and Wisconsin officials, and working around the clock to bring systems safely back online. The incident was concentrated on an area of our network separate from where we store sensitive information related to you, our Cellcom/Nsight family. We have no evidence that personal information related to you, your name, your addresses, your financial information, is impacted by this event. Thanks to an incredible amount of hard work and tenacity, we achieved a major milestone last night. We are building on that success and expect to have the rest of service restored this week. Every part of this recovery is being handled with care and precision — we will not rush anything that compromises safety, security or trust. For 115 years, as a company that began as a local telephone provider, we've understood that connection is everything. Generations of my family have had the privilege of serving generations of yours. We've grown and changed with the times, but our purpose has always remained the same: helping you stay connected to what matters most. We know this disruption has caused frustration and, for some, real hardship — and for that, I am truly sorry. In the midst of it all, I’ve witnessed what makes this company special. Across the organization, people put mission ahead of role, put pride aside, and put the community first. We saw teams find creative solutions, take personal initiative, and step outside the bounds of job descriptions to make things right. That spirit — of care, urgency and accountability — has defined our response and will continue to shape our path forward. To our employees — thank you. Your heart and grit during these trying days make me proud beyond words. To our customers — thank you. Your patience, understanding and kindness mean the world to us. We’ve felt your support every step of the way, and we don’t take it for granted. We know that gratitude alone isn’t enough — we’re taking responsibility. We’re covering the time you were without service, and then some. Please know that we hear you, we appreciate you, and you have the very best team in the world on the case. I know we will be a better and stronger Cellcom/Nsight for this experience. Warmly, Brighid Riordan in cursive Brighid Riordan
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·cellcom.com·
A Letter From Our CEO
DOGE as a National Cyberattack
DOGE as a National Cyberattack
In the span of just weeks, the US government has experienced what may be the most consequential security breach in its history—not through a sophisticated cyberattack or an act of foreign espionage, but through official orders by a billionaire with a poorly defined government role. And the implications for national security are profound. First, it was reported that people associated with the newly created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) had accessed the US Treasury computer system, giving them the ability to collect data on and potentially control the department’s roughly ...
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·schneier.com·
DOGE as a National Cyberattack
US Treasury says China accessed government documents in 'major' cyberattack
US Treasury says China accessed government documents in 'major' cyberattack
Treasury officials attributed the December theft of unclassified documents to China. The Treasury said it was notified on December 8 by BeyondTrust, a company that provides identity access and remote support tech for large organizations and government departments, that hackers had “gained access to a key used by the vendor” for providing remote access technical support to Treasury employees. BeyondTrust disclosed the incident at the time, but did not say how the key was obtained.
#techcrunch#EN#2024#US#Treasury#China#BeyondTrust#cyberattack#attribution
·techcrunch.com·
US Treasury says China accessed government documents in 'major' cyberattack
Cyberattack hits blood-donation nonprofit OneBlood
Cyberattack hits blood-donation nonprofit OneBlood
A cyberattack has hit a blood-donation nonprofit that serves hundreds of hospitals in the southeastern US. The hack, which was first reported by CNN, has raised concerns about potential impacts on OneBlood’s service to some hospitals, multiple sources familiar with the matter said, and the incident is being investigated as a potential ransomware attack.
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·edition.cnn.com·
Cyberattack hits blood-donation nonprofit OneBlood
Tennessee, Georgia colleges respond to cyberattacks as school year wraps up
Tennessee, Georgia colleges respond to cyberattacks as school year wraps up
Hackers infiltrated networks of at least two colleges over the last week, disrupting the schools during the season of final exams and commencement ceremonies. Tennessee’s Chattanooga State Community College has been responding to a cyberattack since Saturday, forcing the school to cancel classes on Monday and modify schedules for staff members. The school serves more than 11,000 students.
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·therecord.media·
Tennessee, Georgia colleges respond to cyberattacks as school year wraps up