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YMCA of Columbia Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving YMCA of Columbia.
•Discovered on May 21, 2026.
•Confirmation level: Based on reports.

Detailed summary

The YMCA of Columbia, a non-profit organization serving South Carolina's Midlands, reportedly experienced a ransomware attack on May 21, 2026. The incident was attributed to the "thegentlemen" ransomware group by third-party breach trackers. No official statement from the YMCA of Columbia confirming the breach or its details has been located.

The number of individuals affected by this data breach has not been publicly confirmed. The specific types of data exposed also remain unconfirmed, as no official breach notice specifying data types, such as SSNs, medical data, or financial data, has been found. It is likely that individuals in South Carolina, particularly the Midlands region, could be affected, although no official filing naming affected states has been located.

Details surrounding this incident may emerge over time, and official notifications from the YMCA of Columbia may still be pending.

Company Response Timeline

Breach Occurred

May 21, 2026

Company Discovered

Unknown

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Unknown

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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