Union County, Ohio, Hit by Ransomware Attack Affecting 45,487 Residents and Employees
Union County, Ohio, is the latest victim of a ransomware attack, with hackers stealing sensitive information from tens of thousands of residents and employees. The incident, which occurred in May, has left the county government recovering and notifying affected individuals.
On May 18, Union County officials discovered ransomware on their network. They swiftly responded by hiring cybersecurity experts and alerting federal law enforcement agencies. The attack resulted in the theft of Social Security numbers, financial information, and other sensitive data belonging to 45,487 residents and employees. The county began sending breach notifications this week.
The ransomware gang responsible for the attack has not been identified, as no group has publicly taken credit for the incident. Officials have not found any evidence that the stolen data has been released or offered for sale. Union County, located about 45 minutes outside of Columbus, joins other nearby areas such as Lorain County, which experienced a network security incident in June, in the growing list of ransomware targets.
Union County, Ohio, continues to recover from the ransomware attack that compromised the sensitive information of nearly 46,000 individuals. While the responsible party remains unknown, the county is committed to notifying all affected parties and working with cybersecurity experts to strengthen its network security.
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