Columbus, Ohio confirms July ransomware attack compromised data of 500K people.

The article reports that Columbus, Ohio confirmed a ransomware attack in July 2024 that compromised the personal data of 500,000 people, linked to a foreign threat group. Topics include the attack's connection to the Rhysida ransomware group, the growing risk of cyberattacks on state and local governments, and Ohio state officials' response with financial resources to support affected municipalities.