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City of Columbus Data Breach
In July 2024, the municipal government of Columbus, Ohio suffered a cyberattack by the Rhysida ransomware gang.
500 Thousand
Affected People
7
Data Types
High
Severity
Oct 27, 2026
Last updated
Exposed Data Types
7- Names
- Social security numbers
- Driver's license numbers
- Bank account numbers
- Dates of birth
- Physical addresses
- Employee data
About This Breach
Following the city's refusal to meet ransom demands, sensitive records for approximately 500,000 residents and municipal workers, including Social Security numbers, driver's licenses, and bank account details, were leaked online.
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