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The City of Columbia reported a security breach to multiple online applications and services Tuesday.

Columbia officials address security incident to online citizen services

Columbia officials address security incident to online citizen services

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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

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