Winona County paid $128,000 after a ransomware attack

United States

First seen: Aug 28, 2026, 8:31 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 28, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

Winona County reported paying $128,000 following a ransomware attack in January. The headline indicates a significant cyber incident affecting local government.

SO WHAT?

Ransomware can disrupt public services and impose substantial recovery costs on public institutions.

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wxow.comen

Winona County paid hackers $128K after back-to-back ransomware attacks in 2026, Social Security numbers may be at risk

Aug 28, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC

wxow.comen

Winona County paid more than $128K following January ransomware attack

Aug 28, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC

news8000.comen

Winona County says it paid $128K after January ransomware attack

Aug 28, 2026, 8:31 AM UTC