City of Columbus Hackers Leak over 3TB Data

November 11, 2024

INCIDENT

A July ransomware attack on the city of Columbus, Ohio, has exposed the personal information of approximately 500,000 residents, marking one of the most substantial cyber incidents involving a U.S. city.

The attack, attributed to the Rhysida ransomware group, has drawn attention due to both the extent of the data stolen and the controversial response from city officials.

Incident Date

July 18, 2024

Estimated Cost

6.5TB data stolen, 3.1TB released

Type of Malware

No Malware identified