OneBlood Confirms Data Stolen in Ransomware Attack

OneBlood, a major blood-donation organization in the U.S., experienced a ransomware attack in July 2024. The breach exposed sensitive data, including names and Social Security numbers, affecting donors.

  • Ransomware attack occurred on July 14, 2024, affecting OneBlood’s systems.
  • Attackers stole names and Social Security numbers from the network.
  • The breach lasted until July 29, 2024, when OneBlood discovered the issue.
  • Blood collection and distribution faced severe delays, leading to critical shortages.
  • OneBlood issued a public call for O Positive, O Negative, and Platelet donations during the crisis.
  • Free one-year credit monitoring service offered to affected individuals to mitigate risks.
  • Impacted individuals are encouraged to freeze their credit and activate fraud alerts to prevent identity theft.
  • The total number of affected individuals remains undisclosed.

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