Union County experienced a ransomware attack between May 6 and May 18, 2025, compromising its computer network and exfiltrating sensitive resident data. The stolen information included personal and financial details—names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license IDs, financial account data, dates of birth, fingerprints, medical records, payment card details, and passport numbers. While the county confirmed the breach, monitoring efforts found no evidence of misuse as of the disclosure. Notification to affected individuals began on September 24, 2025, following a data review completed on August 25, 2025. The county responded by enhancing cybersecurity defenses, including deploying new security tools, enforcing a county-wide password reset, and tightening external network access controls. Residents were advised to monitor for fraud and identity theft, with support offered via a dedicated assistance line (1-833-919-4739). The attack underscored vulnerabilities in government data protection, though no operational disruptions (e.g., service outages) were reported. The focus remains on mitigating long-term risks like identity fraud and reputational damage.