Question 1

What happened in the LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH data breach?

Accepted Answer

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH experienced a phishing breach that occurred on May 28, 2024. The breach was discovered on May 28, 2024 and publicly disclosed on May 27, 2024.

Question 2

What data was exposed in the LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH breach?

Accepted Answer

The following types of data were exposed: Social Security Numbers, Names, Dates of Birth, Addresses, Phone Numbers, medical, Financial Records.

Question 3

What should I do if I was affected by the LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH breach?

Accepted Answer

If you were affected, you should: monitor your accounts and health records for suspicious activity, consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the major credit bureaus, watch for official notification letters from LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH, report any suspicious use of your health information to HHS, and be cautious of phishing attempts that may reference this breach.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH Data Breach

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