First Baptist Church of Glenarden reportds data breach
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First Baptist Church of Glenarden International, reports a data breach that compromised sensitive personal and protected health information of its members and associates. The organization discovered suspicious activity on its network on or around October 31, 2024.
The investigation confirmed that attackers gained access to its network and stole sensitive files between October 12 and October 28, 2024. The exposed data includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Financial account information
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Username and password
- Passport number
- Driver's license or state ID
- Payment card information
- Biometric data
- Taxpayer ID number
- Employer ID number
The nature of the attack and the number of affected individuals is not disclosed. It's also unclear why the church waited for over a year to report this incident. The church is mailing notification and is offering complimentary credit monitoring services to all affected individuals.
The organization has also established a dedicated helpline at (844) 572-2715, available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time, for individuals with questions or concerns about the incident.
