The Los Angeles Housing Authority () has confirmed that its systems have been breached, after the ransomware group released data allegedly stolen from the agency. Prior to this, released what it claimed were sensitive data samples from the system, reigniting concerns about the security of critical public service institutions.

The charge was contacted, and the following statement was received:

Our network has been attacked. As soon as we became aware of this, we hired external forensic experts to assist us in investigating and responding appropriately. Our systems are still operational, and we are following the experts' advice. We remain committed to providing essential services to low-income and vulnerable populations in Los Angeles.

The ransomware organization published the intrusion on its dark web, claiming to have obtained data, including sensitive personally identifiable information (), database backups, financial records, and private communications. The organization shared a data leak proof on its onion website, accompanied by partial disclosure of the stolen data, and sent a message to , listing , financial documents, and internal agency data.

The institution, established in [Year], provides affordable housing and essential services to low-income residents of Los Angeles, with an operating budget of [Amount] billion dollars. This intrusion marks the second ransomware incident faced by [Organization] within a year, as [Organization] was previously attacked by the [Ransomware Group] ransomware organization in [Month, Year], leading to a months-long investigation and subsequent data breach. Reportedly, the incident impacted [Organization]'s operations and resulted in the exposure of critical [Information] for residents and employees.

When discussing the risks faced by institutions such as , cybersecurity experts point out: "Such institutions are primary targets for ransomware gangs because they manage sensitive data and provide essential services to vulnerable populations. Cybercriminals understand that disrupting these operations puts pressure on the institutions, often forcing them to pay quickly to restore services."

The ransomware group has once again claimed responsibility for an attack on the Houston Housing Authority (). Although we have not yet verified the authenticity of their claims, this incident underscores the risks these institutions face, as they are primary targets for ransomware attacks.