Community HousingWorks Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Community HousingWorks data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident involving unauthorized access to certain company email accounts at Community HousingWorks, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information of an undisclosed number of individuals.

What Happened?

A recent report from Community HousingWorks' filing with the Attorney General of Montana states that the Community HousingWorks data breach occurred due to suspicious activity detected within certain company email accounts on December 22, 2023. An investigation confirmed that an unauthorized actor gained access to the email accounts of certain CHW employees, including emails and attachments containing confidential information belonging to various individuals.

The compromised data may include:

• Names
• Addresses
• Dates of birth
• Social Security numbers
• Driver's license numbers
• Passport numbers
• Credit/debit card numbers

Data breach letters were sent out by Community HousingWorks on October 7, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
2. Consider freezing your credit
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Community HousingWorks data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

Community HousingWorks Overview

Community HousingWorks (CHW) is a non-profit that has been providing affordable housing in California and Texas since 1988. They operate 51 apartment communities, home to more than 11,000 people. The organization has around 88 staff members and brings in about $8 million per year.

Community HousingWorks Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Community HousingWorks data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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