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Port Authority of Allegheny County dba Pittsburgh Regional Transit data breach

Incident readout

Company
Port Authority of Allegheny County dba Pittsburgh Regional Transit
Reported to
New Hampshire Attorney General
Filed
May 27, 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

Port Authority of Allegheny County, doing business as Pittsburgh Regional Transit, is a public transportation agency responsible for managing bus, light rail, and incline services in the Pittsburgh metropolitan area. As a transit authority, the organization typically collects and stores sensitive personal information from employees and contractors, including payroll records, benefits documentation, and human resources files. This data breach was officially reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General in 2025, confirming that unauthorized access to certain systems occurred. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from the agency, it indicates that your personal information was contained within the impacted systems. We encourage you to review the provided documentation carefully to understand the specific scope of the incident and the protective measures being offered.

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