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Hacker group responsible for Columbus cyberattack claims 45% of data is published; ransom deadline extended
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The hacker group holding the city's data for ransom now claims they've published about 45% of it and is threatening to release more if the city doesn't pay the ransom by Thursday morning. However, Mayor Andrew Ginther's …