ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
- Reported to
- Illinois Attorney General
- Filed
- February 2, 2026
- People affected
- Not stated in the filing
- Incident type in filing
- Not stated
- Our review
- Investigation Open
Was this a ransomware attack?
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What we know
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is a government social services agency responsible for administering public assistance, mental health, and disability support programs for state residents. Because of its role, the agency maintains highly sensitive personal records, including Social Security numbers, income verification, medical history, and detailed household information required to determine program eligibility. This data breach was officially reported to the Illinois Attorney General in 2026, confirming that unauthorized access to these systems occurred. If you have received a formal data breach notification letter from IDHS, it indicates that your personal information was contained within the files accessed during this incident. This notice is intended to inform you of the event and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and financial security.
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Other breaches reported in Illinois
- The University Of Illinois College Of Medicine - ChicagoIllinois Attorney General · Filed July 14, 2026Count not stated
- Abbott Cancer Diagnostics (Formerly Known As Exact Sciences)Illinois Attorney General · Filed July 8, 2026Count not stated
- Aspire Rural Health SystemIllinois Attorney General · Filed July 7, 2026Count not stated
- EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCES SERVICESIL Attorney General · Filed June 30, 2026Count not stated
- EVERSANA LIFE SCIENCES SERVICESIllinois Attorney General · Filed June 30, 2026Count not stated
- EduPath Learning PlatformIllinois Attorney General · Filed June 25, 202678,000 affected
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