COLUMBIA, S.C. (WACH) — The City of Columbia confirmed that a cybersecurity incident discovered on Tuesday was a ransomware attack that disrupted several online services and involved sensitive data within the city’s network.City officials said the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is investigating the attack while cybersecurity specialists work to determine whether sensitive information was accessed or compromised.READ MORE | SLED investigates possible cyberattack targeting city of Columbia servicesAffected services include MyColaSC, Animal Services, parks and recreation reservations, and geographic information systems.Officials said essential services remain operational, including police, fire, 911 communications, Columbia Water and the city’s Payment Center.Residents can report potholes, fallen trees, broken streetlights, and other concerns normally handled through MyColaSC by calling 803-545-3300.The city added different procedures to maintain services while affected systems remain offline.RELATED | SLED investigating ‘suspicious activity’ in City of Columbia networkSLED may work with the FBI and other agencies as the investigation continues.Officials have not confirmed whether sensitive information was compromised.Attached below is the full pdf for the FBI’s Internet Crime Report of 2025:FBI Internet Crime Report of 2025PDF previewPreview PDFView PDF
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