Columbus Ransomware Attack Exposes Data of 500,000 Residents

The Rhysida ransomware gang has leaked personal information stolen from Columbus, Ohio, affecting half a million people.

Columbus, Ohio, confirmed that a ransomware attack in July compromised the personal data of 500,000 residents.
The Rhysida ransomware group claimed responsibility, initially demanding a ransom of 30 bitcoin.
Stolen data includes names, dates of birth, addresses, Social Security numbers, and bank account details.
Security researcher David Leroy Ross, also known as Connor Goodwolf, revealed the data leak, leading to a lawsuit from the city.
Columbus is offering two years of free credit monitoring to all residents to mitigate potential identity theft.