"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. 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."
Kaufman County, Texas suffered two separate computer security incidents in October that may have exposed residents' personal information. A notice dated October 1, 2025 from County Judge Jakie Allen indicated county-held data may have been accessed and offered 24 months of complimentary identity-protection services through TransUnion, coordinated by data-protection firm Cyberscout. Potentially affected data include names, Social Security numbers, and other identifying details used in county records. Officials report no evidence of misuse but advise residents to monitor credit reports and take protective steps. There is no information linking the two breaches to the same attacker or method, and no ransomware group has claimed responsibility.
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