Major data breach in Columbus, Ohio reveals sensitive info of police officers, crime victims, and survivors on the dark web.
A major data breach in Columbus, Ohio exposed sensitive info about undercover police officers, child rape victims, and domestic violence survivors on the dark web. Cybersecurity expert Connor Goodwolf found a database containing every incident report and arrest record since mid-2010s, including personal details. The database, labeled the city attorney's office "matrix crime database", did not appear to be protected by encryption or basic cybersecurity measures. The city faces class action lawsuits over the data leak and offers free credit monitoring to those affected.
August 28, 2024
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