DHSS Cyber Attack Hits 100,000 Alaskan Homes
Return To ArticleA cyber attack has impacted more than 100,000 Alaska households.
The Department of Health and Social Services says the breach applies to people who applied for programs through the Division of Public Assistance. That’s a long list of programs, but a few examples would include Medicaid, SNAP, senior benefits, and disabilities related to Medicaid and adult public assistance.
DHSS sent out letters to 100,000 households, although numerous people within the house may have had their information compromised.
“I think its important to reassure folks that every step that we can possibly take to prevent this kind of happening has been put in place,” Shawnda O’Brien the director of the Division of Public Assistance said, “but unfortunately there are some viruses we just aren’t able to be prepared for.”
O’Brien says the cyber attacks were from April 26 through the 30.
