Lorain County Auditor's Office data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Lorain County Auditor's Office
- Reported to
- New Hampshire Attorney General
- Filed
- September 25, 2025
- People affected
- Not stated in the filing
- Incident type in filing
- Not stated
- Our review
- Investigation Open
Was this a ransomware attack?
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What we know
The Lorain County Auditor's Office is a government agency responsible for maintaining public records, property assessments, and financial oversight for the county. In the course of these official duties, the office typically collects and stores sensitive personal information, including property owner details, tax records, and Social Security numbers required for administrative filings. This data breach was officially reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General in 2025, triggering a formal notification process for those impacted. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information held within these government systems may have been accessed or acquired by an unauthorized party. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the identity monitoring services being offered.
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