Warren County Sheriff’s Office Says Cybercriminals Accessed Network and Removed Data
Summary
The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says cybercriminals accessed its network and copied and removed data, affecting employees and family members. Exposed information may include Social Security and driver’s license numbers; the investigation continues.
Key points
- The sheriff’s office detected suspicious network activity on Dec. 20, 2025, and began an investigation with cybersecurity and data-forensics consultants.
- The office says its investigation found that cybercriminals accessed the network, copied data, and removed it.
- Affected personal information varies by individual and may include names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, and health insurance identification numbers.
- The office says notification letters include resources for people seeking to protect their personal information.
- The investigation is ongoing; the agency says it will monitor its systems and evaluate and make changes to its network.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- Warren County Sheriff's Office (WCSO)
- Incident Type
- Cyber attack involving unauthorized network access and removal of data
- Disclosure Date
- 2026-03-05
- Data Types Exposed
- Name
- Social Security number
- Driver's license number
- Health insurance identification number
- Operational Impact
- The WCSO said it would continue monitoring its systems, data, and network access and evaluate its system and make network changes. No operational disruption was reported.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- Not disclosed
- Claim Status
- confirmed