First Baptist Church of Hammond Data Breach

Private Personal and Medical Info Vulnerable

In July 2025, First Baptist Church of Hammond, Indiana, discovered that an unauthorized cyber actor had accessed its computer network and deployed malicious software that locked files on certain systems. Information released to date suggests that cybercriminal group Rhysida may be responsible for the attack, and demanded a $600,000 ransom.

If you received a notice email or letter from First Baptist Church of Hammond notifying you of this breach, contact our experienced data breach team today.

First Baptist Church of Hammond has reported that the following sensitive personal and protected health information may have been impacted:

• Names
• Addresses
• Contact information
• Dates of birth
• Driver’s license numbers
• Passport numbers
• Unique healthcare identifiers
• Health information for self-funded health plan claims processing

This type of information is highly valuable to cybercriminals and could be misused for identity theft, fraud, or other harmful activities.

CohenMalad, LLP’s data breach attorneys are investigating this incident to determine whether First Baptist Church of Hammond had adequate safeguards in place to protect the personal and health data it maintained. We have significant experience representing individuals whose sensitive information has been exposed in large-scale data breaches, and we work to hold organizations accountable when their negligence leads to harm.

If you have received a data breach notice from First Baptist Church of Hammond or believe your information was involved in this incident, contact us for a free and confidential case evaluation. We can help you understand your legal rights and options.

Contact the CohenMalad, LLP data breach legal team at 317-636-6481 or submit a consultation request online now.