Cybersecurity Breach at County Connection Transit Authority: Update and Response (May 18, 2024)

The Central Contra Costa Transit Authority, County Connection, is currently dealing with the aftermath of a recent cybersecurity attack. The bus service and paratransit operator in Contra Costa County discovered that an “unauthorized actor” may have accessed files and data stored within its network. While the exact extent of the breach is still unknown, County Connection has taken steps to secure its network and has hired a specialized cybersecurity firm to investigate the incident.

County Connection is currently conducting a thorough review of the data stored on its servers to determine what information may have been accessed and who may be affected. The transit authority is also in the process of locating address information in order to provide direct notice to impacted individuals. Fortunately, at this time, there is no evidence to suggest that customers’ financial account numbers or Social Security numbers have been breached.

Bill Churchill, the General Manager of County Connection, expressed regret over the incident and reassured the public that the IT team is working diligently to address the situation. Despite the unfortunate event, County Connection is committed to ensuring the security and privacy of its customers’ data. Stay tuned for further updates as the investigation unfolds.