Winona County Faces Data Breach After Ransomware Attack, Residents' Information at Risk
Winona County in Minnesota has experienced a significant data breach following a ransomware attack earlier this month. Cybercriminals responsible for the attack have released information stolen from the county's network. The county announced the data release on Wednesday, emphasizing the seriousness of the situation. A comprehensive review is underway with the help of law enforcement and cybersecurity partners to determine the scope of the breach and identify affected individuals. The county has pledged to notify those whose private information is compromised as quickly as possible, in compliance with applicable laws. Resources will be provided to help protect the personal information of those affected. The attack, detected on April 7, led to parts of the county's network being taken offline, impacting systems such as vital statistics and the Department of Motor Vehicles. However, emergency services remained operational. This incident marks the second ransomware attack on the county this year, with a previ...