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LA housing authority admits data breach following ransomware attack
Date:
Mon, 04 Nov 2024 17:27:00 +0000
Description:
Cactus Ransomware claims responsibility for attack against HACLA.
FULL STORY
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The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) has suffered its
second ransomware attack in as many years.
Threat actors known as Cactus added HACLA to its data leak website, claiming
to have stolen 891 GB of files from the organization.
The archives reportedly include, "personal Identifiable Information, actual
database backups, financial documents, executivesmployees personal data,
customer personal information, corporate confidential data and
correspondence. No details
A small sample was posted as proof of the claims, and soon after, HACLA
confirmed the news to BleepingComputer , saying it was currently
investigating the incident.
"We`ve been affected by an attack on our IT network. As soon as we became
aware of this, we hired external forensic IT specialists to help us
investigate and respond appropriately," a HACLA spokesperson told the
publication.
"Our systems remain operational, we`re taking expert advice, and we remain
committed to delivering important services for low income and vulnerable
people in Los Angeles."
The company did not share additional details, therefore we dont know exactly
when the breach happened, how the crooks gained access to the network, or if
the information about stolen data is accurate. Furthermore, we dont know who
is affected by the breach, and if the stolen data belonged to employees,
business partners, or end users.
HACLA is a public agency that provides affordable housing options and
supportive services to low-income residents in Los Angeles, as well as
families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities who need this type of
assistance. It manages public housing, Section 8 vouchers, and various
housing programs aimed at addressing homelessness and promoting community
stability.
Cactus is a known ransomware group that first emerged almost two years ago.
So far, it has breached more than 250 companies, but has been keeping a
relatively low profile lately.
Via BleepingComputer
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/la-housing-authority-admits-data-breach
-following-ransomware-attack
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