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Woodfords Family Services Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Woodfords Family Services data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Woodfords Family Services
Woodfords Family Services is a nonprofit organization based in Westbrook, Maine. Founded in 1967 by Alan and Katrina Rich, along with several other families, the organization was established to provide specialized educational services for children with disabilities.
Woodfords offers a wide range of clinical, educational, behavioral health, residential, and community support programs.
What Happened?
On April 8, 2024, Woodfords Family Services discovered suspicious activity in its network, which was later determined to be a ransomware attack by the group known as MEDUSA.
The attackers claimed to have accessed approximately 198.5 GB of organization data and threatened to publish it on the dark web. Woodfords responded by securing its systems, taking parts of the network offline and engaging forensic specialists to investigate.
An investigation revealed that unauthorized access occurred on April 8, 2024, and data exfiltration activities were detected. The breach affected a total of 8,073 individuals in the United States, with 7,701 residents in Maine.
The types of information exposed varied by individual but included highly sensitive data.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license numbers
- Financial account information
- Medical diagnostic and treatment information
- Health insurance information
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were affected by the Woodfords Family Services data breach, you may be eligible for compensation for any harm or inconvenience you have suffered. Lawyers are actively investigating this incident and are prepared to help individuals hold organizations accountable for failing to protect sensitive information.
To find out if you qualify to join a lawsuit related to this breach, complete the below form. By doing so, you can learn more about your rights and potential compensation.
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