D.C. Housing Authority: DC Housing Authority systems 'compromised,' website down

D.C. Housing Authority Hit by Cyberattack, Disrupting Services

The D.C. Housing Authority (DCHA) has confirmed a cyberattack on its systems, disrupting access to critical services and internal files. The incident was disclosed in an email alert from Councilmember Robert White’s office on Monday afternoon, which stated that staff had lost access to files and that the agency’s website was temporarily unavailable.

Constituents have been warned that requests may face delays until the issue is resolved. While it remains unclear whether personal data was exposed, the attack has already impacted operations, leaving the DCHA website inaccessible as of the latest reports.

The District of Columbia’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) acknowledged the incident, noting that DCHA manages its own IT infrastructure but is receiving technical support and guidance from OCTO’s incident response team. No further details on the nature of the attack or its origin have been released.

The situation is ongoing, with updates expected as the investigation progresses.

Source: https://wjla.com/news/local/dc-housing-authority-systems-compromised-website-down-robert-white-washington-dcha

D.C. Housing Authority TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/dc-housing-authority

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"type": "Cyber Attack",
"date": "6/2026",
"severity": "100",
"impact": "5",
"explanation": "Attack threatening the organization's existence"

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