CITY OF COLUMBUS SUES MAN AFTER HE DISCLOSES SEVERITY OF RANSOMWARE ATTACK

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An Ohio judge has issued a restraining order against a security researcher who contradicted Columbus officials' claims about a recent ransomware attack. The researcher presented evidence that sensitive data stolen in the attack was intact and accessible, contrary to the mayor's statement. The city sued the researcher, claiming his actions made dark web data publicly available.