About Methodist Homes of Alabama & Northwest Florida
The Methodist Homes of Alabama & Northwest Florida is a non-profit organization based in Birmingham, Alabama. A recent data breach has compromised the personal information of 25,579 individuals, including one resident of Maine. The breach was discovered on October 14, 2024, and involved an external system breach or hacking. The organization has taken steps to address the situation and notify affected individuals.
What Happened
On October 14, 2024, we discovered suspicious activity in our network. Upon discovery, we took immediate action to secure our systems and we engaged independent cybersecurity specialists to investigate the incident. As part of the investigation, we learned that certain data may have been accessed or acquired by an unauthorized actor between October 2, 2024 and October 14, 2024. As a result, we underwent a comprehensive data review process to determine what information was involved and to whom that information belonged. On September 2, 2025, we determined that certain of your personal information was included in the data set involved.
The data breach affected the personal information of 25,579 individuals, as it was accessed by an unauthorized actor. The breach occurred between October 2, 2024, and October 14, 2024. The organization discovered the breach on October 14, 2024.
Next Steps
Affected individuals should remain vigilant for incidents of identity theft and fraud by regularly checking their credit reports and account statements for any suspicious activity. It is recommended to report any unusual activities to financial institutions and law enforcement agencies promptly. Methodist Homes is also providing additional resources and steps to help protect against fraud and identity theft in their notification letter.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Methodist Homes is offering impacted individuals 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company. These services include alerts for changes to credit files, access to a single bureau credit report, and a dedicated call center for assistance. Affected individuals are encouraged to enroll in these services within 90 days to take advantage of the protection offered.