Minnesota Department of Human Services reports data breach
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The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) reports a data breach potentially compromising personal information for 4,329 individuals.
The breach occurred due to a phishing email attack on July 2, 2024, which led to an unauthorized party gaining access to an employee's email account. The account was secured the next day, and the department has not found any evidence that the compromised information was downloaded or misused.
The potentially accessed data includes:
- full names,
- dates of birth,
- contact information,
- treatment details,
- medical diagnoses,
- demographic data,
- Social Security numbers
The department has sent letters to the individuals whose information may have been accessed, advising them of the situation and offering support.
