Hamilton-Madison House, a nonprofit based in New York City, recently identified unauthorized access to its network. The breach occurred between December 24 and December 27, 2023. A forensic investigation and manual document review confirmed on June 4, 2024, that hackers accessed files containing sensitive personal information. This information included full names, dates of birth, driver’s license and state ID numbers, medical record numbers, health insurance IDs, clinical treatment details, and for some individuals, Social Security numbers.
The organization has notified the 1,114 affected individuals through letters sent on August 1, 2024. For those whose Social Security numbers were compromised, Hamilton-Madison House is offering complimentary credit monitoring services. This step aims to help individuals protect their identities and mitigate potential misuse of their information.
In response to the breach, Hamilton-Madison House is actively reviewing and enhancing its security measures. The organization is committed to improving the privacy and security of the information it manages to prevent future incidents.
The breach underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity practices, especially for organizations handling sensitive personal data. Hamilton-Madison House is taking significant steps to address the situation and safeguard its network against future threats.
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