The City of Huntington, a municipal government in West Virginia, discovered a ransomware attack by the Termite group on March 7, 2026. The city detected "suspicious activity" on March 3, 2026, and is actively investigating the scope of the incident with the assistance of CISA and an outside cybersecurity provider. The city has acknowledged the incident but stated it is too early to determine the full impact, including on public services.
As of now, the number of individuals affected and the types of data exposed remain unknown. There has been no disclosure regarding whether data was accessed or exfiltrated, nor any mention of specific data types like SSN, medical, or financial information. No official breach notification letters or Attorney General filings have been identified.
Information is limited due to the recency of the incident, and details are still emerging. Official notifications and further information may be delayed as the investigation progresses.