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Columbus Sues Researcher Over Ransomware Data Leak, Judge Issues Restraining Order

Sep 5, 2024, 03:32 PM

The City of Columbus, Ohio, has initiated legal action against a security researcher who disclosed the severity of a ransomware attack that compromised the city's data. The researcher shared leaked data with the media, contradicting the city's claims that the data was unusable to criminals. A judge has issued a restraining order against the researcher, further escalating the legal confrontation. The city aims to prevent the researcher from flagging stolen police data and other sensitive personal information.