City of Peabody MA data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- City of Peabody MA
- Reported to
- Indiana Attorney General
- Filed
- February 9, 2026
- 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 Peabody, MA, is a municipal government entity responsible for providing essential public services to its residents and managing various administrative functions. As a government body, the City typically collects and stores sensitive personal information, including tax records, vital statistics, employment data for municipal staff, and utility account details. This incident was officially reported to the Indiana Attorney General in 2026, confirming that unauthorized parties may have accessed systems containing personal information. If you have received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal data was likely stored within the affected environment. This notice is intended to inform you of the event and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and financial security.
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