A ransomware attack on Union County, Ohio, led to the theft of sensitive personal and medical data of nearly 45,487 residents and employees. Despite efforts to monitor the stolen information, no evidence suggests it has been released or sold. #UnionCountyOhio #QilinRansomware
Keypoints
- Union County in Ohio experienced a ransomware breach involving personal and financial data theft.
- The attack was detected on May 18, prompting cybersecurity measures and law enforcement notifications.
- The stolen documents include Social Security numbers, driver’s licenses, and fingerprint data.
- Several other local government entities also faced cyberattacks in 2025, affecting services and data security.
- The Qilin ransomware gang claimed responsibility for a separate attack on Waxhaw, North Carolina, stealing over 600GB of data.
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