Citizens' Committee for Children of New York Listed by Brotherhood Ransomware Group

On October 11, 2025, the Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York appeared on the leak site of the ransomware group known as brotherhood. The listing states that internal files totaling 45 Gb compressed were exfiltrated during a ransomware attack. While the exact number of individuals whose information is contained in the files remains unknown, any personal data held by the nonprofit organization could now be in the hands of criminals.

What Public Reporting Shows

Public reporting on the ransomware.live portal shows the Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York was listed by the brotherhood group on October 11, 2025. The entry describes 45 Gb of compressed internal files obtained after the group deployed ransomware. No detailed breakdown of the specific records has been publicly released by either the victim organization or the attackers. Available reporting does not confirm whether the data includes names, addresses, dates of birth, financial details, or information about children and families the organization serves.

Why This Matters for You and Your Family

When a nonprofit that works directly with families and children suffers a breach, the information it holds often concerns the very people it tries to protect. If your family has ever interacted with the Citizens’ Committee for Children of New York—through programs, donations, volunteering, or advocacy—your details may be among the stolen files. Once data leaves an organization’s control, it can surface on dark-web markets, be used for identity theft, or serve as the starting point for more targeted attacks against you or your children.

Credential leaks from one organization frequently cascade into compromises elsewhere. A password or email address exposed here could unlock accounts at banks, schools, healthcare providers, or gaming platforms your family uses. The speed at which criminals move after a new leak makes early action essential.