Posted On November 15, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
November 15 – The Houston Housing Authority data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Houston Housing Authority data breach resulted in the names, Social Security numbers, addresses, dates of birth, and driver’s license numbers of certain individuals being compromised.
According to documentation filed with the Texas Attorney General’s office, the Houston Housing Authority fell victim to a ransomware attack on September 21, 2024. While the organization initially believed their firewall had successfully thwarted the attack, subsequent investigation by the Department of Homeland Security on October 24 revealed ransomware malware on one of their systems. The situation escalated when hackers announced they had obtained approximately 38 gigabytes of data from HHA’s systems.
On November 15, 2024, HHA officially filed notice of the data breach with the Texas Attorney General’s office, initiating the process of notifying affected individuals about the extent of their compromised personal information. These notifications will detail the specific data that may have been exposed in each case.
The Houston Housing Authority serves as the primary public housing authority for Houston, Texas, playing a vital role in providing affordable housing solutions to over 60,000 low-income residents. Through various programs, including the Housing Choice Voucher Program, public housing, and tax credit developments, HHA manages housing assistance for 17,000 families. With more than 157 employees and an annual revenue of approximately $36 million, HHA also offers educational advancement programs for their residents and voucher holders.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Houston Housing Authority data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Houston Housing Authority and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
