RansomwareLawFirm.com

City of West Haven, Connecticut data breach

Incident readout

Company
City of West Haven, Connecticut
Reported to
New Hampshire Attorney General
Filed
February 18, 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 West Haven, Connecticut, is a municipal government entity responsible for providing 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, vital statistics, employment data for municipal staff, and various licensing or permit documentation. This data breach was officially reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General in 2025, confirming that unauthorized access to systems containing personal information occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter from the City, it indicates that your personal information may have been involved in this incident. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the identity protection services being offered.

See every breach reported in New Hampshire or read what to do after a ransomware attack.

Other breaches reported in New Hampshire

Attorney advertising. This page reflects a public regulator filing; it does not mean a lawsuit has been filed or that the company did anything unlawful. Submitting a review request does not create an attorney-client relationship.