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Connecticut Ransomware Attacks May Have Exposed Data Of More Than 12 600 Residents Report 381574

cryptocurrency.com.tr • September 18, 2026

Ransomware attacks on two Connecticut cities may have exposed the sensitive personal information of more than 12,600 residents.

The incidents hit municipal networks in New Britain and Meriden earlier this year and prompted breach notices filed with the state attorney general’s office, reports CT Examiner.

New Britain’s attack ran from January 23rd to January 28th, with the city becoming aware of possible data exposure on February 1st and notifying residents on March 27th.

Meriden’s attack lasted from February 9th to March 13th, with awareness of data exposure in May and resident notification on June 2nd.

Combined, the notices indicate 10,339 residents in New Britain and 2,325 in Meriden could have had names, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, Social Security numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, medical information or health insurance information exposed.

Both cities say they responded by securing systems, conducting investigations and notifying law enforcement or forensic specialists.

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Ransomware Attacks in Connecticut Expose Data of Over 12,600 Residents Ransomware attacks on the municipal networks of New Britain and Meriden, Connecticut, earlier this year may have compromised sensitive personal information of over 12,600 residents. The attacks occurred between January and March 2026, with New Britain reporting 10,339 affected individuals and Meriden reporting 2,325. Exposed data includes names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and financial information. New Britain became aware of the data exposure on February 1 and notified residents on March 27, while Meriden notified affected residents on June 2 after discovering the breach in May. Both cities have initiated investigations and taken steps to secure their systems, but the current status of the investigations remains unclear. The increasing trend of ransomware attacks, particularly those targeting municipalities, has raised concerns among cybersecurity experts. 3 sources 52

Connecticut Ransomware Attacks May Have Exposed Data Of More Than 12 600 Residents Report 381574

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