City of Columbus /tags/city-of-columbus City of Columbus en-US Copyright Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:59:49 GMT Former assistant to Mayor Andrew Ginther claims she was forced to unlawfully work for his campaign /politics-government/2024-10-04/former-assistant-to-mayor-andrew-ginther-claims-she-was-forced-to-unlawfully-work-for-his-campaign Denise Bauer, former executive assistant to Columbus Mayor Andre Ginther, alleges in an unfiled lawsuit she was forced to work longer hours to help with Ginther's re-election campaign. Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:59:49 GMT /politics-government/2024-10-04/former-assistant-to-mayor-andrew-ginther-claims-she-was-forced-to-unlawfully-work-for-his-campaign George Shillcock Columbus says no IT Department employees have been fired since July ransomware attack /politics-government/2024-09-18/columbus-says-no-it-department-employees-have-been-fired-since-july-ransomware-attack Mayor Andrew Ginther spoke to ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½ for the first time since the Columbus City Attorney's Office filed a temporary restraining order against the data hack whistleblower Connor Goodwolf. Wed, 18 Sep 2024 20:04:34 GMT /politics-government/2024-09-18/columbus-says-no-it-department-employees-have-been-fired-since-july-ransomware-attack George Shillcock Columbus offering free credit monitoring to all residents after ransomware attack /politics-government/2024-08-16/columbus-offering-free-credit-monitoring-to-all-residents-after-ransomware-attack The Experian credit monitoring will last for two years and cover up to $1 million. Fri, 16 Aug 2024 21:04:37 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-16/columbus-offering-free-credit-monitoring-to-all-residents-after-ransomware-attack George Shillcock Data from Columbus citizens confirmed to be leaked online after Mayor Ginther said otherwise /politics-government/2024-08-14/data-from-columbus-citizens-confirmed-to-be-leaked-online-after-mayor-ginther-said-otherwise A dark web user confirmed to multiple media outlets that drivers' licenses, addresses and social security numbers of private citizens were leaked by the ransomware attack. Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:58:52 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-14/data-from-columbus-citizens-confirmed-to-be-leaked-online-after-mayor-ginther-said-otherwise George Shillcock Columbus mayor says data stolen by hackers was unusable as city continues to recover from attack /politics-government/2024-08-13/columbus-mayor-says-data-stolen-by-hackers-was-unusable-as-city-continues-to-recover-from-attack Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther says none of the data hacker group Rhysida published online contained usable data. Tue, 13 Aug 2024 20:29:32 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-13/columbus-mayor-says-data-stolen-by-hackers-was-unusable-as-city-continues-to-recover-from-attack George Shillcock Two Columbus police officers file class action lawsuit against city after cyber attack leak /politics-government/2024-08-12/two-columbus-police-officers-file-class-action-lawsuit-against-city-after-cyber-attack-leak The two unnamed officers are criticizing the city for a lack of transparency. They say their banking and social security information were part of the ransomware attack. Mon, 12 Aug 2024 20:03:15 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-12/two-columbus-police-officers-file-class-action-lawsuit-against-city-after-cyber-attack-leak George Shillcock Experts criticize Columbus' communication after cyber attacks /politics-government/2024-08-09/experts-criticize-columbus-communication-after-cyber-attacks Shawn Waldman, CEO of Secure Cyber in Dayton, said Columbus is doing a poor job of communicating with the public after a ransomware attack that appears to have compromised city employees' data. Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:13:05 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-09/experts-criticize-columbus-communication-after-cyber-attacks Renee Fox Hackers begin releasing data stolen from city of Columbus on dark web /politics-government/2024-08-08/hackers-begin-releasing-data-stolen-from-city-of-columbus-on-dark-web The international cyber criminal group Rhysida has released about 45% of the data, an IT consultant said. Thu, 08 Aug 2024 18:50:27 GMT /politics-government/2024-08-08/hackers-begin-releasing-data-stolen-from-city-of-columbus-on-dark-web Mark Ferenchik Columbus says it 'contained' ransomware attack, still unknown if personal data was at risk /politics-government/2024-07-29/columbus-says-it-contained-ransomware-attack-still-unknown-if-personal-data-was-at-risk The City of Columbus says it thwarted a ransomware attack, but is still working with the FBI to investigate the incident. Mon, 29 Jul 2024 21:06:02 GMT /politics-government/2024-07-29/columbus-says-it-contained-ransomware-attack-still-unknown-if-personal-data-was-at-risk George Shillcock Columbus to expand and revamp team tasked with addressing blighted properties /politics-government/2024-03-12/columbus-to-expand-and-revamp-team-tasked-with-addressing-blighted-properties The Property Action Team, through the city attorney's office, consists of six lawyers and a full time social worker to help address problem properties the city tries to either fix or shut down. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:02:21 GMT /politics-government/2024-03-12/columbus-to-expand-and-revamp-team-tasked-with-addressing-blighted-properties George Shillcock