#CitySecurity

City of Columbus Says Data Compromised in Ransomware Attack

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July 31, 2024 at 09:08AM The City of Columbus, Ohio, was targeted by a ransomware attack on July 18, prompting the shutdown of systems and impacting various services. Although the city claims to have disrupted the threat actor’s activity, an investigation is ongoing to determine the extent of potential data access. Mayor Ginther emphasized the … Read more

Municipalities Face a Constant Battle as Ransomware Snowballs

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December 8, 2023 at 03:11PM A fresh wave of ransomware attacks is sweeping U.S. municipalities, including Dallas, which experienced a cyberattack by the Play ransomware gang. This trend extends globally, affecting entities in Germany, Hungary, and Slovakia. Municipalities are ill-equipped to defend against such attacks, facing understaffing, underfunding, and inadequate cybersecurity training, highlighting the urgent … Read more