Legal Aid Service of Broward County data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- Legal Aid Service of Broward County
- Reported to
- Vermont Attorney General
- Filed
- May 21, 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
Legal Aid Service of Broward County is a non-profit law firm that provides free civil legal assistance to low-income individuals and seniors. As a legal service provider, the organization maintains sensitive client files containing personal identifiers, detailed case histories, and financial documentation required for legal representation and eligibility verification. This data breach was officially reported to the Vermont Attorney General in 2026, confirming that unauthorized access to the firm's systems occurred. If you received a data breach notification letter, it indicates that your personal information was stored within the impacted environment during the incident. We recommend reviewing the letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and to follow the provided instructions regarding identity monitoring services.
See every breach reported in Vermont or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
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