Hudson River Housing Data Breach Exposes SSNs and Bank Information

Hudson River Housing, Inc., a nonprofit organization based in Poughkeepsie, New York, recently experienced a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information. The breach was the result of a ransomware attack carried out by the threat actor known as RHYSIDA.

The incident began when unauthorized access was detected on Hudson River Housing's network. A forensic investigation later revealed that, on or around April 28, 2025, an unauthorized third party had removed files containing personal information.

The organization discovered the full scope of the breach on March 5, 2026. The types of information exposed in the breach included full names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, dates of birth, and financial account details.

On June 7, 2025, RHYSIDA posted on the dark web claiming responsibility for the attack and threatened to publish the stolen data within a week.

According to the disclosure filed with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation and the New Hampshire Attorney General, the breach affected at least one resident in Massachusetts and one in New Hampshire.

Hudson River Housing's response

To assist those affected, Hudson River Housing is offering a complimentary 12- or 24-month membership to Epiq Privacy Solutions – Epiq 1B Credit Monitoring Plus. This service provides credit monitoring, identity theft detection, and support for resolving identity theft issues.

Instructions on how to enroll in this service are included in the official notice to consumers, which is available at the bottom of the article page in PDF format.

Those affected are encouraged to remain vigilant by regularly reviewing financial account statements and credit reports for any signs of fraudulent activity. Additional recommended steps include placing a fraud alert or security freeze on credit files and obtaining a free credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus.

The Federal Trade Commission also provides helpful resources for identity theft prevention and recovery.