The North Los Angeles County Regional Center reports ransomware attack, data breach
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Ransomware attack has affected the North Los Angeles County Regional Center, a nonprofit organization providing support services to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in California. The incident resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive personal and medical information of their clients.
The security incident was first detected on November 28, 2024, when NLACRC identified a ransomware attack within its IT network. The investigation that unauthorized access to their network occurred between November 20, 2024, and December 1, 2024. The organization secured their network, notified law enforcement, and engaged third-party cybersecurity professionals to conduct an investigation. The attack exposed sensitive personal and healthcare information, including
- Names
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- Telephone numbers
- Social Security numbers
- Email addresses
- Financial account information
- Health insurance information
- Full-face photos
- Medical information
The number of affected individuals is not disclosed.
The organization began sending notification letters to affected individuals on December 31, 2024.
