Housing Authority Acknowledges Data Breach After Cybersecurity Incident
The Breach The housing authority’s information technology (IT) system was compromised when an unknown individual gained unauthorized access to its network on a Sunday evening. The hacker exploited a vulnerability in an outdated software application that had not been patched for several months. Once inside, they moved laterally through the network, accessing sensitive data stored on various servers and databases. The type of data compromised included personal identifiable information (PII) of current and former residents, including names, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, and addresses....