Ohio’s Hush-Hush Hack: Columbus Sues Researcher Over Ransomware Revelations
Columbus, Ohio, sued a researcher claiming its ransomware breach was worse than disclosed. After the Rhysida gang leaked 3.1TB of data, the city accused him of colluding with hackers. The saga continues with restraining orders and accusations flying like data packets in a cyber showdown.
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Key Points:
- The city of Columbus experienced a ransomware attack in July and claimed to have stopped it before malware infection.
- In August, the Rhysida ransomware gang leaked 3.1TB of allegedly stolen data.
- Mayor acknowledged the stolen data was encrypted and corrupted.
- Researcher David Leroy Ross claims the city is downplaying the severity of the breach.
- Columbus has sued Ross, accusing him of collaborating with the gang and invading privacy.
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