On February 7, 2025, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada (“Catholic Charities”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed its network, gaining access to files containing sensitive information. In this notice, Catholic Charities explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ personal and confidential information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, and health information. Upon completing its investigation, Catholic Charities began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada Data Breach?
The Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Catholic Charities filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on June 22, 2204, Catholic Charities identified suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, Catholic Charities secured its network and then began an investigation with the help of outside cybersecurity experts.
Through this investigation, Catholic Charities confirmed that an unauthorized party had been able to access portions of its network, including those containing confidential information belonging to certain individuals.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. Catholic Charities completed this process on January 27, 2025, and while the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, date of birth, driver's license number, and health information.
On February 7, 2025, Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada
Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing social services and assistance to individuals and families in need. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, the organization offers a wide range of programs, including food assistance, shelter and housing support, immigration services, and workforce training. The organization employs approximately 455 people and generates an estimated $234 million in annual revenue.
