Westside Community Services data breach (2023)

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Apr 25, 2023 → May 1, 2023

When the intrusion reportedly occurred, per the linked filings

204 days

CALIFORNIAHHS OCRFirst filinglinked via same-victim cross-source · 100%

Filed Nov 15, 2023bd_28360bf9029a54e1

Westside Community Services reported to HHS on 2023-11-15 a Hacking/IT Incident affecting 2484 individuals. Breached information located on Network Server. The incident involved a ransomware attack encrypting PHI including names, DOB, driver's license, SSN, financial info, diagnoses, lab results, and medications. The entity notified HHS, individuals, and media, provided credit monitoring, and implemented security safeguards.

Affected (this filing): 2,484

HHS notified

🐻California State AGMost recent

Filed Nov 15, 2023bd_5699b214552780a2

Westside Community Services reported unauthorized access to its network between April 25, 2023, and May 1, 2023. The investigation concluded on October 16, 2023, revealing that full names and Social Security numbers were removed from the network. The organization engaged outside cybersecurity professionals and offered 12 months of credit monitoring to affected individuals.

Westside Community Services

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