Union County, Ohio, experienced a significant ransomware attack in May 2025, exposing sensitive personal data of nearly 45,487 residents. This incident highlights the growing threat of ransomware targeting US government entities, which can lead to data theft and system disruptions. #UnionCounty #Ransomware #USGovernmentAttacks
Keypoints
- The ransomware attack on Union County compromised personal data, including SSNs, payment info, and fingerprints.
- Approximately 45,487 residents were notified and offered identity monitoring services.
- Union County’s breach is the second-largest ransomware incident on US government entities in 2025.
- Ransomware can both steal data and disable critical government systems, risking prolonged downtime.
- Authorities logged 61 confirmed ransomware attacks affecting over 431,000 records so far this year.