Dallas County security incident history
Hacking, data breaches and other security incidents involving Dallas County, with related coverage.
Incidents: 1 · Most recent
Ransomware attack on Dallas County exposes data of over 200,000 people
201.4kImpact: Personal data of 201,404 people
Dallas County in the United States was hit by a Play ransomware attack in October 2023. Although file encryption was prevented, the attackers claimed to have stolen sensitive data and demanded money. The number of people whose personal data was affected was later confirmed at 201,404, and breach notifications were sent to residents, employees and users of public services.
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