On June 24, 2024, the nonprofit organization promises2kids.org appeared on the leak site operated by the qilin ransomware group. The listing states that internal files were exfiltrated during a ransomware attack on the San Diego–based charity that supports thousands of current and former foster youth each year. The disclosure does not quantify how many individuals are affected, nor does it list the specific types of records stolen beyond claiming that internal files were taken.
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Details from the Leak-Site Listing
The qilin leak site entry, first observed on June 24, 2024, indicates that promises2kids.org suffered a ransomware intrusion in which attackers successfully exfiltrated internal files before encrypting systems or demanding payment. The posting does not disclose the volume of data taken, the exact date of initial compromise, or the ransom amount sought. It simply presents samples of the allegedly stolen material as proof of access and warns that the data will be published if demands are not met. Public mirrors of the leak site, such as ransomware.live, preserve this original posting for verification.
Internal files exfiltrated is the only description of compromised material provided in the primary disclosure. No donor lists, client case files, employee records, or financial spreadsheets are explicitly named, leaving the full scope of exposure unknown at this time.
Why This Matters for You and Your Family
When a nonprofit that serves vulnerable children and families is breached, the people whose information ends up in the hands of criminals are often the very individuals the organization was created to protect. If you or your child has ever received services from Promises2Kids, volunteered, made a donation, or been listed as a reference, your personal details may now sit in an attacker-controlled archive. Even without exact record counts, the exposure of internal files typically includes names, addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, contact information, and case notes that can be used for identity theft or targeted fraud.