Bay Area food bank reports data breach affecting more than 60,000 people
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The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank announced a significant data breach affecting more than 60,000 individuals, which was discovered in May 2024. The unauthorized access involved sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, financial data, and medical records, prompting the organization to notify law enforcement and engage IT specialists to comprehensively investigate the breach. In an effort to support those potentially affected, the food bank is providing free credit monitoring and identity protection services, alongside ensuring that individuals can access their annual credit reports. This incident highlights the growing concern over data security breaches among nonprofit organizations.
The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank reported a data breach affecting over 60,000 individuals, compromising sensitive personal information such as social security and financial data.
In response to the breach, the food bank engaged specialists for an investigation, notified law enforcement, changed network passwords, and is offering free credit monitoring.
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