Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (United States) notified the California Attorney General and the Washington Attorney General of a data breach on 22 November 2023. It told the states about 15,604 Washington residents; the total can be higher. The breach began on 28 March 2023, 239 days before it was reported.
Status
Confirmed breach
People affected
15,604 Washington residents (one state’s count; the total can be higher)
Reported
22 November 2023
Breach began
28 March 2023
Time to tell
239 days (the median in California’s notices over the last year: 154 days)
What was exposed
The register’s list does not say what was exposed; the notice it links to (under Sources) usually does.
What changed since it was first reported
Confirmed breach, 15,604 Washington residents (Washington Attorney General)
If Big Brothers Big Sisters of America had your data
Look for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America’s own notice or letter: it should say what of yours was involved. Keep it.
The register’s list does not say what was exposed; the notice it links to (under Sources) usually does. If Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has a password of yours, change it now to be safe.
Expect scams that use your details: calls, texts or emails pretending to be Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, your bank or the police. Never give codes or passwords, never approve a sign-in you did not start, never move money.
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