Impact & Downstream Threats
This breach carries critical risk due to the nature of exposed data fields and the scale of affected records.
- Identity theft and synthetic identity construction using government-issued IDs
- SIM swap attacks where phone numbers are present
- Targeted phishing campaigns using exposed email addresses
Breach Intelligence
Executive Summary
In October 2024, Wayne County, Michigan, experienced a significant cyberattack that disrupted numerous government services. The attack disabled all county websites, affecting operations such as property tax payments, case management, and estate sales. The judicial system was also impacted, hindering inmate processing and court scheduling. ,
Subsequently, in February 2025, the Interlock ransomware group claimed responsibility for a breach involving Wayne County. The group allegedly exfiltrated over 130 SQL databases containing sensitive information, including resident data, bank account details, and criminal records . This data was reportedly leaked on March 1, 2025, raising serious concerns about privacy and potential misuse.,
About Wayne County, Michigan
County government in Michigan.
Data Points Exposed
Dark Web Verification
Status: Confirmed
- Dataset containing approximately 206K records identified in breach intelligence sources.
- The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.
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Frequently Asked Questions
In October 2024, Wayne County, Michigan experienced a data breach that exposed approximately 206K records containing personal information.
The exposed data includes fields such as email address, phone number, ssn.
Approximately 206K records were affected based on current breach intelligence.
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