The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County data breach
Incident readout
- Company
- The Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County
- Reported to
- Maryland Attorney General
- Filed
- January 29, 2025
- 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 Housing Opportunities Commission of Montgomery County is a public housing agency that provides affordable housing services and financial assistance programs to residents. Given the nature of their operations, they collect and maintain sensitive personal information, including government identification, income verification documents, and financial records necessary for housing eligibility and administration. This data breach was officially reported to the Maryland Attorney General in 2025, and the organization has begun issuing formal data breach notification letters to all impacted individuals. If you received such a letter, it indicates that your personal information was stored within their systems at the time of the incident. This notice serves to inform you of the event and provide guidance on the steps you should take to protect your identity and financial security.
See every breach reported in Maryland or read what to do after a ransomware attack.
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