Winona County cyberattack is a growing trend of cybercriminals targeting local governments

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Winona County is still working to recover from a cyberattack on their IT network this week. The attack is part of a growing trend of cybercriminals targeting local governments. A federal judge today dissolved a temporary injunction barring federal agents from retaliating against people observing ICE activities. Those stories and more in today’s evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

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