Elmcrest Children's Center, Inc Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Elmcrest Children's Center, Inc.
•Discovered on November 4, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Names, Dates of birth, Social Security numbers, Health insurance information, Medical records.
•Affects individuals in: New York.
•Confirmation level: Based on reports.

Detailed summary

RansomLook's raw incident record, dated November 4, 2026, attributed a post about Elmcrest Children's Center, Inc. to the Interlock ransomware group. The tracker described Elmcrest as a Syracuse, New York nonprofit providing residential, mental health, and special education services to children and families. The claim has not been independently confirmed by the company or a regulator.

The group's claim listed names, birthdates, Social Security numbers, health insurance information, and medical records. An affected-person count and the date the incident occurred have not been disclosed in the source material.

The available record does not establish whether regulators or consumers have been notified. Further details may emerge, and notification information may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Names
Dates of birth
Social Security numbers
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Health insurance information
Could be used for insurance fraud
Medical records
Could be used for insurance fraud or identity theft

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Current

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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Case Status:

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