Mitchell County Data Breach: What Residents Need to Know Now

Mitchell County -- May 4, 2026: Mitchell County has confirmed that a cyberattack in October 2025 resulted in the theft of sensitive personal, financial, and health data from its systems. The county began sending written notices to affected residents on May 1, 2026, urging immediate action to mitigate potential risks such as identity theft and fraud.The incident involved a ransomware attack detected on October 20, 2025. Cybercriminals had unauthorized access to county networks from October 16 to