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City of Cedar Falls data breach

Incident readout

Company
City of Cedar Falls
Reported to
Indiana Attorney General
Filed
February 19, 2025
People affected
Not stated in the filing
Incident type in filing
Not stated
Our review
Investigation Open

Was this a ransomware attack?

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What we know

The City of Cedar Falls is a municipal government entity responsible for providing essential public services and managing administrative records for its residents. As a local government body, the City typically collects and stores sensitive personal information, including tax records, utility account details, employment files, and public safety documentation. In 2025, the City of Cedar Falls officially reported a data security incident to the Indiana Attorney General involving the unauthorized access of its internal systems. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the City, it indicates that your personal information may have been compromised during this event. This notice is intended to inform you of the nature of the incident and the steps the City is taking to address the security of your data.

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