D.C. Housing Authority
Coverage of D.C. Housing Authority in the Nexus archive.
- Residents Still Don’t Know If Their Personal Information Was Stolen in DC Housing Authority’s June Cybersecurity Incident
The DC Housing Authority is investigating a June cybersecurity incident, but residents remain uncertain if their personal information was stolen. Officials have not confirmed data compromise and recommend proactive measures like credit freezes while the investigation continues.
- DCHA Cyberattack Message Reveals Claims of Encrypted Systems, Data Theft
The DC Housing Authority (DCHA) experienced a cybersecurity incident involving encrypted systems and alleged data theft. Attackers left a ransom message claiming to have extracted sensitive information and demanding action, while DCHA confirmed a network disruption and is working with cybersecurity experts to address the breach.
- Former D.C. Housing Authority Employee Pleads Guilty to $15 Million Mortgage Fraud Scheme
Richard Cunningham, 55, a former D.C. Housing Authority employee turned real estate developer in the District of Columbia, pleaded guilty to a mortgage fraud scheme involving over $15 million. The case was announced by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Ferris Pirro in U.S. District Court.