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~ Columbus, OH - In response to the recent cyber attack on the city's IT infrastructure, the City of Columbus has taken action to protect its residents. Today, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther announced that the city will be offering free Experian credit monitoring to all residents and individuals impacted by the attack.
Starting immediately, both Columbus residents and non-residents whose personal information was shared with the city or municipal court will be eligible for two years of free Experian monitoring. This service includes $1 million of protection against fraud and identity theft.
To enroll in this program, individuals can visit www.columbus.gov/cyber or call 1-833-918-5161 with the code B129833 by November 29th. The service will begin upon enrollment.
Expressing his concern and anger over the cyber attack, Mayor Ginther stated, "My priority is to do everything we can to protect the residents of our city. That is why we are extending two years of free Experian credit monitoring to all of our residents to help protect them from potential fraud or identity theft." He urged all Columbus residents and those who believe they may have been impacted to take advantage of this added protection by signing up at www.columbus.gov/cyber.
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The investigation into this criminal attack on the city's IT infrastructure is ongoing and complex. Mayor Ginther assured that updates will be provided as quickly and transparently as possible as more information becomes available. He also emphasized that only verified information from cybersecurity experts and the IT team will be reported in order to not compromise the active criminal investigation.
The city's investigation will continue in collaboration with cybersecurity experts and the FBI. This partnership aims to bring those responsible for this attack to justice and prevent any future incidents.
This announcement comes as a reassurance for Columbus residents who may have been affected by this cyber attack. The City of Columbus is taking proactive measures to protect its community and is committed to keeping its residents informed throughout the investigation.
Starting immediately, both Columbus residents and non-residents whose personal information was shared with the city or municipal court will be eligible for two years of free Experian monitoring. This service includes $1 million of protection against fraud and identity theft.
To enroll in this program, individuals can visit www.columbus.gov/cyber or call 1-833-918-5161 with the code B129833 by November 29th. The service will begin upon enrollment.
Expressing his concern and anger over the cyber attack, Mayor Ginther stated, "My priority is to do everything we can to protect the residents of our city. That is why we are extending two years of free Experian credit monitoring to all of our residents to help protect them from potential fraud or identity theft." He urged all Columbus residents and those who believe they may have been impacted to take advantage of this added protection by signing up at www.columbus.gov/cyber.
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The investigation into this criminal attack on the city's IT infrastructure is ongoing and complex. Mayor Ginther assured that updates will be provided as quickly and transparently as possible as more information becomes available. He also emphasized that only verified information from cybersecurity experts and the IT team will be reported in order to not compromise the active criminal investigation.
The city's investigation will continue in collaboration with cybersecurity experts and the FBI. This partnership aims to bring those responsible for this attack to justice and prevent any future incidents.
This announcement comes as a reassurance for Columbus residents who may have been affected by this cyber attack. The City of Columbus is taking proactive measures to protect its community and is committed to keeping its residents informed throughout the investigation.
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