Clay County website data breach impacts residents in 18 Minnesota counties

(Moorhead, MN)  --  Clients of social service programs in 18 Minnesota counties may have had sensitive information stolen.  

Clay County officials say they experienced a data breach on their website in October during a ransomware attack.  

An investigation revealed that Social Security numbers, addresses, birth dates, service information, and insurance information may have been affected.  

Clay County officials say they are not aware any personal information from the attack has been released or sold.