Lorain County Auditor’s Office

The Lorain County Auditor’s Office experienced a ransomware attack on May 27, 2025. The attack affected the office's computer systems, causing issues with mapping layers and images on their website. Although initially, there was no concern over personal data theft, the Global ransomware group claimed to possess private information including bank accounts. Several departments within Lorain County reported issues, leading to closures. The auditor’s office did not confirm if a ransom was demanded or paid.

Source: https://www.comparitech.com/news/ransomware-gang-to-release-data-from-lorain-county-auditors-office-today/

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/lorain-county-auditor

"id": "lor806071625",
"linkid": "lorain-county-auditor",
"type": "Ransomware",
"date": "7/2025",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization’s existence"

{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Public Administration',
                        'location': 'Elyria, Ohio',
                        'name': 'Lorain County Auditor’s Office',
                        'type': 'Government'}],
 'date_detected': '2025-05-27',
 'description': 'The Lorain County Auditor’s Office suffered a cyber attack on '
                'May 27, 2025, where the Global ransomware gang added the '
                'office to its data leak site, demanding ransom within 24 '
                'hours to prevent data leakage.',
 'impact': {'data_compromised': ['Bank accounts and more'],
            'systems_affected': ['Some mapping layers and images']},
 'motivation': 'Financial gain through ransom demand',
 'ransomware': {'ransomware_strain': 'Global'},
 'references': [{'source': 'Comparitech'}],
 'response': {'third_party_assistance': 'Experts hired to overcome the attack'},
 'threat_actor': 'Global ransomware gang',
 'title': 'Ransomware Attack on Lorain County Auditor’s Office',
 'type': 'Ransomware'}