South Carolina capital Columbia hit by cyberattack, city services down

Columbia, South Carolina, is investigating a cyberattack that knocked out several government systems, including the MyColaSC platform for utility payments and service requests, GIS and animal services systems. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division is leading the probe; the city did not say whether ransomware was involved, and police, fire, 911 and water systems remain operational.

• MyColaSC, GIS and animal services systems went down
• South Carolina Law Enforcement Division leads the investigation
• Police, fire, 911 and water systems remain operational
• City of about 150,000 did not confirm ransomware