The Associated: Jewish Federation of Baltimore (associated.org) was reportedly targeted in a ransomware attack by the LockBit5 group. This incident was discovered on February 23, 2026, though the attack itself may have occurred on February 19, 2026.
While the breach is confirmed to be a ransomware or data-exposure event, the specific types of data exposed have not been detailed in public reports. There is no information available regarding whether personal, financial, medical, or SSN data was involved, nor has an estimated number of affected individuals been reported. The organization operates in the US, likely within Maryland.
Additional details may emerge regarding this incident as it is recent. No official notifications, victim statements, or regulatory filings have been identified at this time.