Ransomware attack
Mayor Andrew Ginther acknowledged the attack but didn’t disclose the group and the type of data compromised, only saying the attack came from an ‘established and sophisticated threat actor operating overseas.”
Although the IT department was able to stop the hackers from encrypting the data, the hackers still got the most of it. Claiming responsibility for the attack, Rhysida is auctioning the stolen data on a dark website for sale.
Hackers ask for Bitcoin as ransom
The ransom demand is 30 Bitcoin, which comes to around $1.9 million. The data for sale includes databases and city video camera access. The hackers promise buyers full ownership, and reselling is not allowed. In earlier attacks, if Rhysida couldn’t find a buyer, they just leaked the data publicly.
The mayor’s office is currently mute about the ongoing investigation. However, they have taken measures to save impacted employees by providing Experian credit monitoring services. The safety step extends to the whole city, judge employees, and Franklin County Municipa
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