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Columbia officials address security incident to online citizen services

Wistv • October 21, 2026

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COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The City of Columbia reported a security breach to multiple online applications and services Tuesday.

Several programs and online services were impacted, including:

Planning & Development Services

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

All critical public safety and utility systems remain operational, according to the City of Columbia.

City officials said the Information Technology Department identified the “suspicious activity” and reported it to the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED).

SLED is leading the investigation.

Officials have not provided an estimate on when the impacted services will be restored. They said residents can call 803-545-3300 to report concerns or request assistance while MyColaSC is repaired.

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Columbia, SC Faces Network Security Incident Disrupting Online Services A network security incident in Columbia, South Carolina, disrupted access to several online municipal services on October 21, 2026. City officials reported suspicious activity on the municipal network, prompting an investigation by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED). Affected services include business licensing, permitting, and various applications related to planning and development. Critical public safety systems, such as police and fire communications, remained operational. Officials have not confirmed whether personal information was compromised or if ransomware was involved. Restoration efforts are ongoing, but no timeline for service recovery has been provided. Residents are advised to report non-emergency service requests by phone while online services are down. 3 sources 39

Columbia officials address security incident to online citizen services

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