Town of Amherst data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Town of Amherst
- Reported to
- New Hampshire Attorney General
- Filed
- April 6, 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
The Town of Amherst operates as a municipal government entity, providing essential public services to its residents and managing local administrative functions. In the course of these operations, the town typically collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, addresses, driver's license numbers, and various financial records related to tax assessments and utility payments. This data breach was officially reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General in 2026, triggering a formal disclosure process. If you have received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was potentially compromised during this incident. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the identity protection services being offered to those affected.
See every breach reported in New Hampshire or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
Other breaches reported in New Hampshire
- Janome America, Inc.New Hampshire Attorney General · Filed July 31, 2026Count not stated
- Sullivan Environmental ServicesNew Hampshire Attorney General · Filed July 31, 2026Count not stated
- City of New Britain, Inc.New Hampshire Attorney General · Filed July 30, 2026Count not stated
- New Hampshire Housing Yardi’s RentCafeNew Hampshire Attorney General · Filed July 30, 2026Count not stated
- Pocket FMNew Hampshire Attorney General · Filed July 30, 2026Count not stated
- Werth Wealth Management, LLCNew Hampshire Attorney General · Filed July 29, 2026Count not stated
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