Overview

• The Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) confirmed a July 2024 cyberattack affecting over 500,000 individuals, including educators and associated professionals.
• Stolen data includes Social Security numbers, passport details, financial information, health insurance, and medical records, though not all data elements were taken for every individual.
• PSEA implied the attack involved ransomware or extortion and stated efforts were made to ensure stolen data was deleted, though such guarantees are unreliable.
• Lynch Carpenter LLP is investigating potential legal claims against PSEA on behalf of affected individuals, who may be entitled to compensation.
• The breach highlights ongoing cybersecurity challenges in protecting sensitive data and raises concerns about the long-term risks of misuse or retention by attackers.