DeKalb County Indiana Reports Month-Long Network Data Breach
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The DeKalb County Board of County Commissioners in Indiana reports a data breach to residents on March 6, 2026, after a network compromise discovered in late 2025.
Attackers maintained a presence within the DeKalb County network from August 21, 2025, until the discovery in September 25, 2025. The investigation confirmed that the attackers accessed and stole data during the 35-day dwell time. The compromised data includes:
- Full names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Identification card numbers
- Financial account numbers
The nature of the attack and number of affected individuals is not disclosed.
The organization notified law enforcement and is now providing impacted individuals with access to credit monitoring and identity protection services. A dedicated support line has been established at 1-844-953-2377 to assist residents with enrollment and answer questions regarding the security of their personal information.
