Gooding County, Idaho was recently the target of a ransomware attack that compromised personal information. The county officials detected the breach on March 25, 2025, and confirmed on April 4, 2025, that unauthorized personal data had been acquired. The county’s notice to victims indicated that the attack likely involved sensitive personal information, though the specific details about what was compromised remain unclear.
The number of affected individuals has not been disclosed, and no ransom payment or ransom demands have been confirmed.
Victims of the attack were informed about the breach and offered free credit monitoring services. This typically suggests that sensitive data, such as Social Security numbers, may have been accessed. However, Gooding County officials have yet to reveal how many people were impacted or provide any further details about the attack.
As of now, no ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the breach.
This attack is part of a growing trend of ransomware incidents affecting local government entities in the United States. Researchers have already confirmed 14 ransomware attacks on U.S. government bodies in 2025 alone. These incidents often result in significant disruptions, with government services and essential data being rendered inaccessible for extended periods, putting citizens at risk.
Gooding County, a small area with a population of approximately 15,600, is located in south-central Idaho. Like other municipalities affected by ransomware, the county now faces the challenge of protecting its residents from potential identity theft and restoring access to critical services. The rising frequency of such cyberattacks highlights the need for stronger security measures across all levels of government.
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