Over 325,000 people impacted by data breach - Houser LLP
Channel: Hacking Space Frontier 
Date: 02/03/2024

Houser LLP, a U.S. law firm catering to high-profile financial institutions, revealed a system breach in May 2023 that exposed personal data of over 325,000 individuals. The compromised information includes names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, tax IDs, financial account details, and medical information. The breach occurred between May 7 and May 9, with encrypted files copied from the network. An undisclosed third-party confirmed unauthorized access.

Houser engaged with the attackers post-breach, but details about the interaction remain unspecified. In June 2023, the unauthorized actor claimed to have deleted stolen data and pledged against distribution. A third-party vendor completed a review on January 18, prompting Houser to notify clients and affected individuals. The law firm outlined cybersecurity measures, including deploying RocketCyber, implementing multi-factor authentication, adding ransomware detection software, using phishing simulation software, and conducting vulnerability assessments.