Liberty Township, Ohio reports ransomware attack

Liberty Township in Butler County, Ohio is reporting a ransomware attack that was detected on May 5, 2025. The incident began when township employees became suspicious after experiencing difficulties accessing their email systems.

The ransomware attack was confirmed by township officials after their investigation with law enforcement and cybersecurity consultants. The attack targeted the township's administrative systems, and temporarily disrupted phone services, which operate through an application-based system.

The township has not disclosed whether any data was stolen or individuals were impacted. According to Township Administrator Caroline McKinney, there is no indication any of the public's personal information has been compromised .

Officials have emphasized that their investigation with law enforcement and cybersecurity specialists is ongoing to determine the full nature and extent of the security breach. 

The public can continue to communicate with township officials through multiple channels including telephone, email, social media platforms, and the township website. Construction-related services have also continued to operate, though developers "got permits a little later than they were used to".