LA Housing Authority Breach
Date: January, 2022The Housing Authority for the City of Los Angeles, or HACLA is responsible for helping people in need get housing throughout the area. The organization works with landlords, tenants, and many citizens of the city. This government agency was recently the victim of a cyber attack, and it could have exposed many people that entrusted their information to the organization.
What Was the Breach?
- Full Name
- Address
- Social Security Number
- Phone Number
- Financial Account Information
How Did the Breach Occur?
The HACLA breach occurred when hackers placed an encrypted file on the agency's file server. Once in position, the attackers were able to gain access to the network and start looking through confidential files. Some of those files were likely to include personal or financial information. It's essential that any individuals impacted take steps to protect themselves.
When Did This Breach Occur?
This Housing Authority breach began on January 15, 2022, and persisted up until December 31, 2022. It wasn't until after that point that the breach was detected and eliminated. This is a very extended data breach, which means that a huge number of individuals may have been exposed.
Who Does the Breach Impact?
The HACLA data breach likely impacts beneficiaries of the housing programs in LA as well as possibly employees working at the organization. Letters will go out to anyone impacted or likely to be impacted. If you get a letter, you qualify for complimentary identity theft protection. Use this service to protect yourself.
How Many Files Does the Breach Affect?
The HACLA file server contains thousands of documents, and any of them could have been accessed because of this attack. That's why so many people are at risk.
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