Help Me Grow Yolo Listed by KillSec Ransomware Group

On February 19, 2025, Help Me Grow Yolo appeared on the leak site of the ransomware group known as killsec. The organization, which provides early childhood education and family support services in Yolo County, California, is claimed to have had internal files exfiltrated during a ransomware attack. While the exact number of individuals affected remains unknown, any family that has used its programs — including parents, children, and staff — may have personal information now at risk.

What Public Reporting Shows

Public reporting indicates that killsec added Help Me Grow Yolo to its data-leak portal and claims to have stolen internal documents. The listing states that the group exfiltrated files during a ransomware incident but does not publicly detail the volume or specific types of data taken. No sample files have been released in the initial posting, and the organization has not yet issued a public confirmation of the breach scope. Industry trackers such as ransomware.live are monitoring the listing for any updates or additional evidence the group may post.

Why This Matters for You and Your Family

When a local family-support organization like Help Me Grow Yolo loses control of internal files, the information inside often includes names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers, and email addresses of parents and children. In many cases these records also contain Social Security numbers, medical or developmental notes, and payment details. Once that data leaves secure systems, it can be sold, traded, or used to open accounts in your name. For families with young children, the exposure creates long-term risks because a child’s record cannot simply be canceled like a credit card.

Early childhood program records are especially valuable to criminals because they link parents and children in one place, making it easier to build convincing identity profiles.