HELP Foundation Data Breach: INC Ransom Ransomware Claim (Nov 2026)
Summary
In the latest cybersecurity news, HELP Foundation — an organization based in US — has fallen victim to a ransomware attack conducted by the group incransom. This data breach, discovered on 2026-11-12T10:05:46.031757+00:00, underscores the increasing need for proactive cybersecurity defenses as we continue through 2026.
Incident Report
| Attribute | Information |
|---|---|
| Target Organization | HELP Foundation |
| Threat Group | incransom |
| Summary | The HELP Foundation (HELP) has been a leading provider of residential services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) since 1965. Beginning with a few dedicated families and one childrens’ home HELP has grown to care for more than 500 individuals each year in 26 locations. Our mission is to ensure that people with IDD have the homes, environments and opportunities to be valued members of their communities. In serving this mission HELP provides residential support services in Cuyahoga, Lake, and Summit counties as well as our HELP Summer Program for children with developmental, behavioral and medical disabilities, and the HELP Adult Day Support Program. |
| Date of Breach | 2026-11-09T22:02:00+00:00 |
| Discovery Date | 2026-11-12T10:05:46.031757+00:00 |
| Region | US |
| Business Sector | Other |
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