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Public Internet Access Restored in St. Paul After Ransomware Attack

Public Internet Access Restored in St. Paul After Ransomware Attack

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ThreatCluster •October 17, 2026 at 21:39 UTC
  • •Public internet access in St. Paul was restored after a ransomware attack.
  • •The city had paused internet services as a precaution during recovery efforts.
  • •Modern safeguards have been implemented to secure public internet access.

Public internet access has been restored at all St. Paul Public Library locations and recreation centers following a ransomware attack that prompted a full system shutdown on July 25, 2025. Although the attack did not compromise public internet access, the city paused the service as a precaution. Mayor Melvin Carter emphasized the importance of this connection for residents seeking work and educational opportunities. City staff undertook extensive testing and validation to secure the systems before restoration. The restored service allows residents to access free internet for work, school, and daily life. Modern safeguards were implemented, including segmented public internet traffic and simplified access protocols.

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2025-07-25
Full system shutdown initiated
The city of St. Paul shut down its systems in response to a ransomware attack, pausing public internet access as a precaution.
kstp.com
2026-10-17
Public internet access restored
All St. Paul Public Library locations and recreation centers restored public internet access after thorough testing and security measures.
kstp.com

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What caused the public internet service interruption?
The interruption was caused by a ransomware attack on the city's systems, leading to a precautionary shutdown.
What measures were taken to secure the public internet?
Modern safeguards were implemented, including segmented public internet traffic and simplified access protocols.
When was the public internet access restored?
Public internet access was restored on October 17, 2026, after thorough testing and validation.