WACOSA

WACOSA, a non-profit organization based in Waite Park, Minnesota, experienced a data breach on September 14, 2023, which was discovered on October 23, 2023. The breach involved an external system hack that compromised personal information, including names in combination with financial account numbers or credit/debit card numbers, along with their security codes, access codes, passwords, or PINs[1].

A total of 2,064 individuals were affected by the breach, including 2 residents of Maine. Despite the number of affected individuals, the consumer reporting agencies were not notified as the number of affected Maine residents did not exceed 1,000[1].

In response to the breach, WACOSA provided written notifications to the consumers on November 3, 2023, and offered identity theft protection services for a duration of 12 months. The services were provided by a third-party provider, although the specific details of the provider and the services were not disclosed in the search results[1].

WACOSA is known for serving over 575 adults with disabilities in central Minnesota, with a mission to enrich lives and find employment opportunities for its clients. The organization offers various services, including vocational training, art, physical fitness, and gardening classes. It also operates a thrift store and a document shredding service to provide employment and training opportunities for adults with disabilities[2][4].

For more information about WACOSA’s services or to get involved, you can visit their website at www.wacosa.org[2][4].

Citations:

1. https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/3eae339f-67ce-497a-8182-2d6ec8768a72.shtml
2. https://www.zoominfo.com/c/wacosa/85131294
3. https://licensinglookup.dhs.state.mn.us/Details.aspx?l=1071341
4. https://wacosa.org
5. https://breachdata.topwords.me/hipaa?limit=20&offset=260&sort=entity_name
6. https://wjon.com/wacosa-seeking-old-holiday-lights-for-recycling/
7. https://www.ci.waitepark.mn.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/ArchivedAgenda/_07182022-706?packet=true
8. https://wacosa.org/wacosa-connect/
9. https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/list.shtml
10. https://twitter.com/wacosa
11. https://knsiradio.com/2023/12/27/give-broken-bulbs-a-bright-new-beginning-at-wacosa/
12. https://wjon.com/former-wacosa-staffer-pleads-guilty-to-criminal-sex-charge/
13. https://wjon.com/former-wacosa-staffer-charged-with-criminal-sexual-conduct/