Windsor-Essex Children’s Aid Society Investigates August Cyber Incident

Summary

WECAS says it experienced a cyber incident on August 6, 2026. Investigators have not determined whether data was accessed or removed. Services remain operational, but the phone system is affected.

Key points

• WECAS reports the incident occurred on August 6, 2026.
• The society retained a cybersecurity expert to investigate and notified law enforcement.
• Investigators have not determined whether data was accessed or removed from WECAS systems.
• WECAS says it will notify affected individuals if personal information is found to have been impacted.
• Services remain operational, but the phone system is affected; callers can leave messages for a callback.
• The Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services and Ontario’s Information and Privacy Commissioner were notified.