PSEA Data Debacle: Ransomware Exposes Personal Info of Over 500,000!
The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) stumbled into a “security incident” in July 2024, exposing sensitive information on over 517,000 individuals. It’s like a blockbuster data heist, minus the glamorous thieves, and more digital headaches. While PSEA offers free identity restoration, it seems the Rhysida ransomware gang had other plans.
Hot Take:
Apparently, the PSEA had a “security incident” that could rival a plot from a spy movie. Over half a million people have been caught in this cyber drama, with data leaked faster than a paper boat in a rainstorm. But don’t worry, folks, the PSEA believes they’ve “deleted” the stolen data – because nothing says security like a finger-crossed promise from the cyber underworld.
Key Points:
- PSEA’s data breach affected over 517,000 individuals with sensitive personal and financial data exposed.
- The breach, confirmed in July 2024, involved the Rhysida ransomware gang, though PSEA hasn’t confirmed paying a ransom.
- Stolen data includes PII, financial details, health insurance information, and more.
- PSEA has offered free credit monitoring to those whose Social Security numbers were compromised.
- The organization insists there’s no evidence of identity theft or financial fraud occurring yet.
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