Minnesota National Guard to Aid Winona County After Cyberattack
Summary
Minnesota authorized National Guard cyber protection support for Winona County after an attack reportedly impaired vital emergency and municipal services from Monday into Tuesday, April 7.
Key points
- The governor's office said a cyberattack on Winona County began Monday and continued into Tuesday, April 7.
- The attack significantly impaired the county's ability to deliver vital emergency and municipal services, according to the governor's office.
- Winona County requested National Guard cyber protection support to continue municipal operations.
- County officials were working with state agencies, the League of Minnesota Cities, the FBI, and external cybersecurity experts.
- The county had experienced a separate ransomware attack in January.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Winona County
- Incident Type
- Cyberattack
- Incident Date
- 2026-04-06
- Disclosure Date
- 2026-04-07
- Operational Impact
- The governor’s office said the attack significantly impaired the county’s ability to deliver vital emergency and municipal services. The county requested National Guard cyber protection support to continue municipal operations.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- No ransom or extortion activity was reported for this incident. The article separately notes that Winona County experienced a ransomware attack in January.
- Claim Status
- confirmed