Columbus Cyberattack Report Still Missing

Columbus’ tech director Sam Orth is retiring after a turbulent tenure marked by a crippling cyberattack that exposed personal data — and a still-secret report that’s kept the public in the dark for nearly two years. Despite promises, officials cite ongoing legal issues delaying the release of findings from the July 2024 ransomware breach that shut down city systems for months. Councilmember Nick Bankston voiced frustration, saying the community — and he — are eager for transparency and a public hearing. Orth, who’s served the city for a decade and has nearly 30 years in public service, helped launch key tech initiatives including 311, tax payments online, and police body cams — and now leads the city’s recovery from the devastating hack. His final day is June 26, but he’ll stay on as advisor until 2026. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9420e5d89a742051