Dillon County data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Dillon County
- Reported to
- South Carolina Attorney General
- Filed
- April 8, 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
Dillon County is a local government entity responsible for managing public records, tax assessments, and various administrative services for its residents. As a government body, the county collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including tax records, property data, and employment-related documentation for its staff. In 2026, the county officially reported a data breach to the South Carolina Attorney General, indicating that unauthorized parties may have accessed this stored information. If you received a formal data breach notification letter from Dillon County, it means your personal data was likely included in the files involved in this incident. This page is intended to help you understand the nature of the information that may have been compromised and the steps you should take to protect your identity.
See every breach reported in South Carolina or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
Other breaches reported in South Carolina
- AssuranceAmerica Managing General Agency, LLCSouth Carolina Attorney General · Filed October 14, 2026Count not stated
- JM Bullion, Inc.South Carolina Attorney General · Filed October 13, 2026Count not stated
- iRhythmSouth Carolina Attorney General · Filed October 6, 2026Count not stated
- World Acceptance CorporationSouth Carolina Attorney General · Filed September 30, 2026Count not stated
- Midvale Indemnity CompanySouth Carolina Attorney General · Filed September 30, 2026Count not stated
- DriveWealth, LLCSouth Carolina Attorney General · Filed September 29, 2026Count not stated
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