About City of New Brighton

The City of New Brighton, a governmental entity located in Minnesota, recently experienced a data breach affecting 5,940 individuals, including one resident of Maine. The breach involved unauthorized access to external systems, specifically through hacking. The incident was reported by the legal firm McDonald Hopkins, with Eric Benson serving as the attorney in charge. The breach occurred on May 29, 2025, and was discovered on June 18, 2025.

What Happened

On or about June 16, 2025, the City detected unauthorized access to a limited number of employee email accounts.

The breach involved unauthorized access to employee email accounts and affected 5,940 individuals. The breach occurred on May 29, 2025.

Next Steps

Affected individuals should remain vigilant by regularly reviewing their financial account statements and credit reports for any fraudulent or irregular activity. The City has set up a dedicated and confidential call center available for 90 days to assist affected individuals with any questions or concerns they might have. Additionally, individuals are encouraged to take precautionary measures such as placing a Fraud Alert or Security Freeze on their credit files.

Identity Theft Protection Services

Unfortunately, the City of New Brighton did not offer identity theft protection services to the impacted individuals. Affected individuals are encouraged to obtain their free credit reports and review them for any discrepancies. In the absence of offered services, individuals can still take steps to protect themselves, like placing a Security Freeze on their credit files and remaining vigilant against identity theft by following recommended practices.