Town of Kingston data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Town of Kingston
- Reported to
- New Hampshire Attorney General
- Filed
- February 17, 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 Kingston is a municipal government entity responsible for managing essential public services and administrative records for its residents. In the course of these operations, the town typically collects and maintains sensitive personal information, including government identification, tax records, property assessments, and payroll data for municipal employees. This data breach was officially reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General in 2026, triggering a formal notification process. If you have received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was likely stored within the town's systems at the time of the incident. This notice is intended to inform you of the event and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and financial security moving forward.
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
Attorney advertising. This page reflects a public regulator filing; it does not mean a lawsuit has been filed or that the company did anything unlawful. Submitting a review request does not create an attorney-client relationship.