The City of Columbus, OH, reported a cybersecurity incident discovered on July 18, 2024, involving a foreign threat actor attempting to deploy ransomware and solicit payment. The actor gained unauthorized access to IT infrastructure, potentially exposing PII of residents, employees, and visitors. Data was posted on the dark web. 19 New Hampshire residents were identified as affected. The City engaged legal counsel, forensic experts, and law enforcement, and offered credit monitoring.
Affected (this filing): 19