Winona County, Minnesota data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Winona County, Minnesota
- Reported to
- New Hampshire Attorney General
- Filed
- May 18, 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
Winona County, Minnesota, is a government entity responsible for providing essential public services, including law enforcement, social services, property records, and tax administration. As a local government body, the county collects and maintains highly sensitive personal information from its residents, employees, and program participants to facilitate these administrative functions. This data breach was officially reported to the New Hampshire Attorney General in 2026, indicating that the incident impacted individuals with ties to the county's systems. If you received a data breach notification letter, it means your personal information was likely stored within the affected environment. This notice is intended to inform you of the incident and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and financial security.
See every breach reported in New Hampshire or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
Other breaches reported in New Hampshire
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- 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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