Summary: The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) reported a significant security breach in July 2024 affecting over half a million individuals, resulting in the theft of personal, financial, and health data. The Rhysida ransomware gang claimed responsibility for the attack, demanding a ransom to prevent the leak of the stolen information. PSEA is offering free credit monitoring services and urging the affected individuals to monitor their financial activities for any suspicious behavior.
Affected: Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA)
Keypoints :
- Over 517,000 individuals’ personal information was compromised in a July 2024 security breach.
- The stolen data includes driver’s licenses, social security numbers, payment card information, and health records.
- Rhysida ransomware gang claimed responsibility and demanded a 20 BTC ransom.
- PSEA is offering free credit monitoring and identity restoration services to those affected.
- Individuals are advised to monitor financial accounts and consider placing fraud alerts or security freezes on their credit files.