City of Suffolk, VA data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- City of Suffolk, VA
- Reported to
- Maine Attorney General
- Filed
- May 26, 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 Suffolk, VA is a municipal government entity responsible for providing public services to its residents and managing administrative operations. As a government body, the City typically collects and stores sensitive personal information, including tax records, utility account details, vital statistics, and employee personnel files. In 2026, the City of Suffolk, VA officially reported a data security incident to the Maine Attorney General, indicating that unauthorized parties may have accessed systems containing personal data. If you received a data breach notification letter from the City, it means your personal information was likely stored within the affected systems. This notice is intended to inform you of the incident and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and financial security.
See every breach reported in Maine or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
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- Landstar System Holdings, Inc.Maine Attorney General · Filed June 11, 2026Count not stated
- Orrstown BankMaine Attorney General · Filed June 11, 2026Count not stated
- Caldwell Sutter Capital, Inc.Maine Attorney General · Filed June 11, 2026Count not stated
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