Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA)

Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) experienced a cybersecurity breach where an unauthorized individual accessed its network and potentially acquired records containing personally identifiable information (PII) of an unknown number of individuals. The incident prompted a legal investigation by Lynch Carpenter, LLP, a national class action law firm, which is assessing claims for potential compensation for affected parties. The breach exposed sensitive personal data, raising concerns about identity theft, fraud, and privacy violations. PCA has not disclosed the exact scope of the compromised data, but the involvement of a law firm suggests significant legal and reputational risks. The incident underscores vulnerabilities in PCA’s cybersecurity defenses, particularly in safeguarding PII from external threats. Affected individuals are being urged to seek legal counsel to evaluate their eligibility for compensation.

Source: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/11/06/3183256/0/en/Philadelphia-Corporation-for-Aging-Data-Breach-Claims-Investigated-by-Lynch-Carpenter.html

TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/philadelphia-corporation-for-aging

"id": "phi0602506110725",
"linkid": "philadelphia-corporation-for-aging",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "11/2025",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"

{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': 'Unknown number of individuals',
                        'industry': 'Aging Services / Healthcare',
                        'location': 'Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA',
                        'name': 'Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA)',
                        'type': 'Non-profit Organization'}],
 'customer_advisories': 'Individuals impacted may be entitled to compensation; '
                        'advised to contact Lynch Carpenter, LLP for case '
                        'review.',
 'data_breach': {'data_exfiltration': 'Possible (records may have been '
                                      'acquired)',
                 'number_of_records_exposed': 'Unknown',
                 'personally_identifiable_information': True,
                 'sensitivity_of_data': 'High (PII)',
                 'type_of_data_compromised': 'Personally Identifiable '
                                             'Information (PII)'},
 'date_publicly_disclosed': '2025-11-06',
 'description': 'An unauthorized person gained access to PCA’s network and may '
                'have acquired records containing personally identifiable '
                'information (PII). The incident impacted the personal '
                'information of an unknown number of individuals.',
 'impact': {'brand_reputation_impact': 'Potential (under investigation)',
            'data_compromised': ['Personally Identifiable Information (PII)'],
            'identity_theft_risk': 'Potential (PII compromised)',
            'legal_liabilities': 'Potential (Lynch Carpenter, LLP '
                                 'investigating claims)'},
 'investigation_status': 'Ongoing (Lynch Carpenter, LLP investigating claims)',
 'references': [{'date_accessed': '2025-11-06',
                 'source': 'Globe Newswire Press Release',
                 'url': 'https://pcacares.org/'},
                {'source': 'Lynch Carpenter, LLP Investigation Page',
                 'url': 'https://www.lynchcarpenter.com'}],
 'regulatory_compliance': {'legal_actions': 'Under investigation by Lynch '
                                            'Carpenter, LLP (potential class '
                                            'action)'},
 'response': {'communication_strategy': 'Public disclosure via Globe Newswire; '
                                        'legal firm (Lynch Carpenter, LLP) '
                                        'investigating claims and offering '
                                        'case reviews'},
 'threat_actor': 'Unauthorized person',
 'title': 'Philadelphia Corporation for Aging (PCA) Data Breach',
 'type': 'Data Breach'}