Association of California School Administrators Details

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    Association of California School Administrators

    Sacramento, California • 80 employees • Other Services (except Public Administration)

    Industry

    Other Services (except Public Administration)

    Security Incidents

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    The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) is the largest umbrella organization for school leaders in the United States, representing over 17,000 California educators, including superintendents, principals, vice-principals, and classified managers. ACSA provides professional development, advocacy, and support to its members, fostering educational excellence and leadership across the state. It plays a critical role in shaping educational policy and practices to enhance the quality of education for all students in California.

    Security Incidents

    Association of California School Administrators Breach of May 2024
    Severity Score
    Moderate

    Type

    Unknown

    Summary

    The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) experienced a ransomware attack on September 23-24, 2023, during which a threat actor gained access to their systems and potentially exfiltrated sensitive data. The compromised information includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, payment card details, medical and health insurance information, and various identification numbers. Although ACSA reported no evidence of identity theft or fraud resulting from the breach, they have notified approximately 54,600 affected individuals and are providing 12 mon...
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    Severity

    The breach at the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) was highly severe, compromising sensitive personal data of approximately 54,600 individuals, including Social Security numbers, payment card details, and medical information. The incident involved a ransomware attack, where threat actors gained access to and potentially exfiltrated extensive personal and financial information. Despite no immediate evidence of identity theft or fraud, the breach's scope necessitated offering credit monitoring services to the affected individuals for 12 months to mitigate potential risks

    Impact

    The data breach at the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) affected approximately 54,600 individuals, including superintendents, principals, vice-principals, and classified managers associated with California's educational system. Compromised information encompassed personal and financial details such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, payment card information, medical records, and health insurance details. The affected individuals are being offered 12 months of credit monitoring services to help mitigate potential risks​

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