Victor Community Support Services, a California-based organization, suffered a data breach on January 19, 2021, which exposed sensitive personal information, including names and Social Security numbers of affected individuals. The incident was not immediately disclosed; instead, it was reported to the California Office of the Attorney General nearly two months later, on March 19, 2021. The breach compromised personally identifiable information (PII), which could lead to risks such as identity theft, financial fraud, or unauthorized access to private accounts. Given the nature of the exposed data particularly Social Security numbers the incident poses long-term threats to the victims, as such information is often exploited in fraudulent schemes. The delayed reporting may have further exacerbated risks, as affected individuals were left uninformed and unable to take preventive measures during the interim period. As a nonprofit providing mental health and social services, the breach undermines trust in the organization’s ability to safeguard confidential client data. The exposure of such sensitive records could also result in regulatory scrutiny, potential legal repercussions, and reputational damage, especially if the breach is linked to inadequate cybersecurity protocols. The incident highlights the critical need for robust data protection measures, timely breach notifications, and proactive risk mitigation strategies in sectors handling highly sensitive personal information.
Source: https://oag.ca.gov/ecrime/databreach/reports/sb24-539319
TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/victoragencies
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"type": "Breach",
"date": "1/2021",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"{'affected_entities': [{'industry': 'Healthcare / Social Services',
'location': 'California, USA',
'name': 'Victor Community Support Services',
'type': 'Non-profit Organization'}],
'data_breach': {'personally_identifiable_information': ['Names',
'Social Security '
'numbers'],
'sensitivity_of_data': 'High',
'type_of_data_compromised': ['Personal Information']},
'date_detected': '2021-01-19',
'date_publicly_disclosed': '2021-03-19',
'description': 'The California Office of the Attorney General reported that '
'Victor Community Support Services experienced a data breach '
'affecting personal information such as names and Social '
'Security numbers.',
'impact': {'data_compromised': ['Names', 'Social Security numbers'],
'identity_theft_risk': 'High'},
'references': [{'source': 'California Office of the Attorney General'}],
'regulatory_compliance': {'regulatory_notifications': ['California Office of '
'the Attorney '
'General']},
'title': 'Victor Community Support Services Data Breach',
'type': 'Data Breach'}