Rachel Means reports that the October 20 cyberattack that Kaufman County, Texas, confirmed yesterday was actually the second breach the county had in October.
Kaufman County officials have confirmed that a second data breach earlier this month may have compromised personal information, marking the second computer security incident in October.
In a letter sent to affected residents dated October 1, 2025, County Judge Jakie Allen acknowledged that personal information maintained by the county may have been accessed during the security incident. The notification, distributed through a data-protection firm called Cyberscout, advises residents to monitor their credit reports and offers 24 months of complimentary identity-protection services through TransUnion.
Personal Data Potentially Exposed
According to the notice, the information potentially affected includes names, Social Security numbers, and other identifying details used in county records. While officials say they have “no evidence of misuse,” the county is urging residents to stay vigilant and take protective action.
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With two events in the same month, questions are now being raised about the overall security of Kaufman County’s computer systems and whether adequate safeguards are in place to prevent future compromises.
There is no information about whether the two attacks might be by the same attacker or if both attacks used the same method or means to gain access. DataBreaches did not find any ransomware or double extortion gang claiming responsibility for either breach.
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