Rebekah Children’s Services

Rebekah Children’s Services, a non-profit organization based in Gilroy, California, experienced a significant data breach on September 5, 2023. The organization detected suspicious activity within its information network, leading to an investigation that confirmed unauthorized access to certain network systems. During this period, private data was reviewed and/or removed from Rebekah Children’s Services computer systems, affecting a large number of individuals. The exact number of people whose information has been used for criminal purposes remains unknown, and the full impact of the breach may not be realized for some time[1].

The breached information includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, birth dates, health data, medical insurance details, treatment data, prescription information, and driver’s license numbers[13]. In response to the breach, Rebekah Children’s Services has begun notifying affected individuals and has reported the incident to at least one state Attorney General to help the public protect itself. The organization is also offering free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services for 12 months to the 2,805 impacted individuals[5][13].

Legal counsel and data breach specialists are urging those affected to take immediate action to protect their personal information. This includes reviewing the breach notice, enrolling in any offered credit monitoring services, changing passwords and security questions for related online accounts, and reviewing account statements and credit reports for signs of fraud or identity theft[1].

For those who received a notification of the breach or have transacted with Rebekah Children’s Services, it’s crucial to remain vigilant and consider legal remedies or financial compensation. Legal firms specializing in data breach cases are offering free consultations to help individuals understand their rights and the steps they can take[1].

Citations:

1. https://colevannote.com/data-breach-rebekah-childrens-services/
2. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-14/rebecca-grossmans-doctor-husband-defends-socialite-accused-of-killing-2-children
3. https://oag.ca.gov/ecrime/databreach/reports/sb24-579322
4. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-06/rebecca-grossman-alcohol-valium-impaired-investigator-testifies
5. https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/6d68f97e-2857-47af-b05e-05b1b6d9b9be.shtml
6. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-02-10/judge-declines-to-dismiss-murder-charges-against-rebecca-grossman-as-prosecution-rests
7. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/cyber-news-live_home-rebekah-childrens-services-activity-7151893554594803713-roat
8. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/feds-investigate-threats-potential-witness-trump-mar-lago-documents-ca-rcna137959
9. https://oag.ca.gov/privacy/databreach/list
10. https://www.kvue.com/article/news/investigations/defenders/defenders-manor-man-scammed-well-off-austinites/269-49cefa59-003d-4224-b019-d47133bf2712
11. https://sdpc.a4l.org/agreements/RebekahChildrensServices_OGSD_CSDPA.pdf
12. https://www.latimes.com
13. https://www.hipaacoach.com/cyberattacks-impact-consensiohealth-southeastern-orthopaedic-specialists-sharp-health-plan-and-rebekah-childrens-services/
14. https://potterhandy.com/data-breach-lawsuit