high severity August 13, 2025 · 4 min read Unverified claim — what this is

Box Elder County Listed by interlock Ransomware Group

If you are a resident of Box Elder County, here’s what is being claimed, and what it would mean for you.

Box Elder County is a county in the northwestern part of the state of Utah, USA. Located in the northern part of the state, the county is a place for wildlife viewing and recreation of all kinds.
— from Interlock’s own leak-site posting. This is the group’s claim, quoted verbatim; it is not GalaxyWarden’s reporting and has not been independently verified.

Box Elder County Listed by interlock Ransomware Group

On August 13, 2025, Box Elder County in Utah appeared on the leak site of the interlock ransomware group. The county’s internal files were allegedly exfiltrated during a ransomware attack, placing the personal information of residents, employees, and anyone whose records the county holds at risk of public exposure.

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What's Publicly Reported from Reporting

Public reporting indicates that interlock posted Box Elder County to its dark-web leak site on August 13, 2025. The county, located in northwestern Utah, had fallen victim to a ransomware incident in which attackers gained access to internal systems and removed files before encrypting them. Available reporting describes the data as internal files; the exact volume and full list of exposed record types have not been publicly detailed. No confirmed victim count has been released, but county systems routinely contain names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, tax records, licensing information, and employee data for thousands of residents and staff.

The interlock group typically gives victims a short window to negotiate before publishing or selling the stolen data. As of the posting date, the files were listed for download on their onion site, according to trackers such as ransomware.live.

Why This Matters for You and Your Family

When a county government is breached, the information exposed is rarely abstract. It often includes the exact details needed to open accounts in your name, file fraudulent tax returns, or target your family with phishing emails that appear legitimate. If you live in Box Elder County, work for it, or have ever filed paperwork there—property records, marriage licenses, business permits, or voter registration—your data may now be circulating among criminals.

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Attributed to Interlock · 121 incidents tracked →

Severity High

Disclosed August 13, 2025

Last reviewed August 8, 2026

Affected Unconfirmed

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