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Pike County data breach

Incident readout

Company
Pike County
Reported to
Indiana Attorney General
Filed
July 24, 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

Pike County, Indiana, operates as a local government entity responsible for managing essential public services and administrative records for its residents. In the course of these operations, the county collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including government identification numbers, tax records, property data, and employment information for county staff. This data breach was officially reported to the Indiana Attorney General in 2025, confirming that unauthorized access to certain systems occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter from the county, 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 monitoring services being offered to protect your information moving forward.

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