About Lorain County Auditor’s Office
The Lorain County Auditor’s Office, a government entity located in Elyria, Ohio, experienced a data breach affecting 18,491 individuals, including 5 residents of Maine. The breach was discovered on August 6, 2025, after an external system hacking incident that occurred on May 23, 2025. The office, with Spencer Pollock from McDonald Hopkins as their attorney, submitted the breach notification. The breach involved unauthorized access to personal identifiers stored within the systems of the Lorain County Auditor’s Office.
What Happened
On or about May 23, 2025, Lorain County detected that an unauthorized party obtained access to the internal network of the Lorain County Auditor’s Office.
The data breach at Lorain County Auditor’s Office affected 18,491 people, primarily involving unauthorized access to their internal network. The breach occurred on May 23, 2025, and affected individuals were notified on September 19, 2025.
Next Steps
Affected individuals are advised to enroll in the complimentary identity monitoring services provided by Privacy Solutions. This includes credit monitoring through Equifax and other protective measures. Additionally, individuals should remain vigilant in reviewing their financial statements and credit reports for any irregular activities. If suspicious activities are detected, they are encouraged to report them to local authorities and take further precautionary steps such as placing a fraud alert or security freeze on credit files.
Identity Theft Protection Services
The Lorain County Auditor’s Office has arranged for 12 months of free identity theft protection services through Equifax for those affected by the breach. These services include credit report and score access, identity theft insurance with a $0 deductible, identity restoration services, and dark web monitoring. Affected individuals should take advantage of these services to safeguard their personal information against potential misuse.