City of McKinney, Texas data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- City of McKinney, Texas
- Reported to
- Maryland Attorney General
- Filed
- February 4, 2025
- People affected
- Not stated in the filing
- Incident type in filing
- Not stated
- Our review
- Investigation Open
Was this a ransomware attack?
The filing does not say ransomware was involved. We do not label an incident ransomware unless the company’s report says so. Whatever the cause, the steps to protect yourself and the legal question are the same.
What we know
The City of McKinney, Texas, is a municipal government entity responsible for providing public services to its residents and managing administrative operations. As a local government, the city typically collects and stores sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, driver’s license details, and financial data related to utility billing, tax payments, and employment records. This data breach was officially reported to the Maryland Attorney General in 2025, confirming that unauthorized access to systems occurred. If you have received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was likely contained within the files accessed during this incident. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific categories of your data that may have been compromised and to take advantage of any provided identity monitoring services.
See every breach reported in Maryland or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
Other breaches reported in Maryland
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- St. Joseph College of MaineMD Attorney General · Filed March 21, 2025Count not stated
- St. Joseph College of MaineMaryland Attorney General · Filed March 21, 2025Count not stated
- Tokyo Electron U.S. Holdings, Inc.MD Attorney General · Filed March 20, 2025Count not stated
- VUC, Inc.Maryland Attorney General · Filed March 20, 2025Count not stated
- Open Door Capital, LLCMaryland Attorney General · Filed March 20, 2025Count not stated
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