The City of Columbus, Ohio, experienced a major ransomware attack which resulted in a significant data breach. The city initially downplayed the severity of the attack, claiming that no sensitive citizen data was stolen. However, a local cybersecurity expert, Connor Goodwolf, examined the files leaked on the dark web and revealed that the attackers had published a large amount of sensitive citizen data. In an unusual move, the city sought and obtained a restraining order against Goodwolf, preventing him from speaking to the media and disclosing further information about the incident. This incident highlights the challenges of transparency and accountability in the face of cyberattacks, as well as the potential for government entities to suppress information that might be critical to the public.