City of Columbus, Ohio
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Disclosures
7
State AG · Leak Site · 6 jurisdictions
Multi-filing incidents
2
incidents joining 2+ filings here
Max affected reported
500,000
nationwide · State AG ME
Leak-site claims
2
unverified actor claims
Identity resolution
- Canonical name
- City of Columbus, Ohio
- Normalized
- city of columbus ohio— dedupe via name-norm; Microsoft / MSFT collapse to one row
- GLEIF LEI
- 254900NS3ODS0FZ3AM48
- SEC EDGAR CIK
- None — not an SEC registrant
- Domain
- columbus.gov
Disclosure history (7)newest first
- Maine State AGas victim2024-11-01
The City of Columbus, Ohio, experienced a cybersecurity incident on July 18, 2024, where a foreign threat actor gained unauthorized access to IT infrastructure, attempted to deploy ransomware, and solicited a ransom. The breach exposed personal information including names, DOBs, addresses, bank account info, driver's licenses, and SSNs for up to 500,000 individuals. Data was posted on the dark web. The City engaged cybersecurity experts and law enforcement. Notifications were sent on October 7, 2024, offering 24 months of credit monitoring.
- Massachusetts State AGas victim2024-11-01
The City of Columbus reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2024-11-01. 64 Massachusetts residents were affected.
- South Carolina State AGas reporting2024-10-18
The City of Columbus, Ohio, disclosed a cybersecurity incident discovered on July 18, 2024, where a foreign threat actor attempted to deploy ransomware and solicit payment. The actor gained unauthorized access to IT infrastructure, exposing personal information including names, DOBs, SSNs, driver's licenses, and bank account details. Data was posted on the dark web. The City engaged cybersecurity experts and law enforcement. The investigation is ongoing. No specific affected individual count was provided.
- Indiana State AGas victim2024-10-07
The City of Columbus reported a data breach to the Indiana Attorney General. The breach occurred on 2024-07-18 and was reported on 2024-10-07. 369 Indiana residents were affected. 500,000 individuals affected in total.
- Montana State AGas victim2024-09-05
The City of Columbus experienced a cybersecurity incident on July 18, 2024, involving a foreign cyber threat actor attempting to deploy ransomware. The actor gained unauthorized access to IT infrastructure, viewing sensitive personal information including names, DOBs, SSNs, driver's licenses, and bank account details. The City severed connectivity, engaged forensic experts, and notified law enforcement. Notices were sent to Montana residents on September 11, 2024, offering 24 months of credit monitoring.
- GLOBALLeak Siteas victim2024-07-31
City of Columbus, Ohio
- GLOBALLeak Siteas victim2024-07-18
City of Columbus, Ohio