Winona County paid $128,000 after a ransomware attack
Winona County reported paying $128,000 following a ransomware attack in January. The headline indicates a significant cyber incident affecting local government.
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Why it matters
Ransomware can disrupt public services and impose substantial recovery costs on public institutions.
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- Winona County says it paid $128K after January ransomware attack ↗news8000.com · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC
- Winona County paid more than $128K following January ransomware attack ↗wxow.com · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
- Winona County paid hackers $128K after back-to-back ransomware attacks in 2026, Social Security numbers may be at risk ↗wxow.com · Recorded source date: Aug 28, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC
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