Posted On January 1, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
January 1 – The Youth and Shelter Services 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 Youth and Shelter Services data breach resulted in unauthorized access to sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account details, medical information, health insurance information, billing and claims data, passport numbers, and other government-issued identification numbers.
According to the Maine Attorney General’s office, Youth and Shelter Services reported a data breach following a malware attack that compromised their computer network. The cybersecurity incident was initially detected in September 2023 when the organization noticed unusual activity and discovered that certain network functions were inaccessible.
The subsequent investigation revealed that unauthorized actors had gained access to Youth and Shelter Services’ computer systems between September 3 and September 4, 2023. During this period, the attackers potentially accessed and exfiltrated sensitive personal data from the organization’s networks. In response to the incident, Youth and Shelter Services immediately engaged law enforcement and took steps to secure their systems.
On December 27, 2024, Youth and Shelter Services began notifying affected individuals about the breach through formal data breach notification letters. These letters provide detailed information about the specific types of personal data that may have been compromised in the incident.
Youth and Shelter Services, Inc. provides community support in Iowa by providing essential services to vulnerable populations since its establishment in 1976. Headquartered in Ames, Iowa with approximately 300 dedicated employees and an annual revenue of $19 million, Youth and Shelter Services operates an extensive network of facilities and programs designed to address critical community needs. Their programs span multiple crucial areas, including:
Youth and Shelter Services’ approach combines immediate crisis response with long-term support strategies, ensuring comprehensive care for those in need.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Youth and Shelter Services 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 Youth and Shelter Services 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.
