Houston Housing Authority Data Breach Class Action Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Houston Housing Authority data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at Houston Housing Authority, which may have affected as many as NUMBER individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.

What Happened?

According to a report filed with the Texas Attorney General's office, the Houston Housing Authority fell victim to a ransomware attack on September 21, 2024. Initially believed to be contained, the Department of Homeland Security later discovered malware on an HHA computer system on October 24, 2024. The situation became more severe when hackers claimed possession of 38 gigabytes of data from the organization's systems. The compromised data includes:

• names,
• Social Security numbers,
• addresses,
• dates of birth,
• and driver’s license numbers

On November 15, 2024, the Houston Housing Authority officially reported the data breach to the Texas Attorney General, initiating the process of notifying affected individuals whose personal information may have been compromised in this incident.

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 Houston Housing Authority 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.

Houston Housing Authority Overview

The Houston Housing Authority is a public housing provider in Houston, Texas, serving over 60,000 low-income residents through various assistance programs. Their extensive portfolio includes the Housing Choice Voucher Program, public housing, and tax credit developments, supporting 17,000 families in total. With a workforce exceeding 157 employees and annual revenue of approximately $36 million, HHA also provides educational advancement opportunities for their housing program participants.

Houston Housing Authority Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Houston Housing Authority 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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