August 7, 2024 at 06:30AM Mortgage lender LoanDepot reported expenses of nearly $27 million due to a recent ransomware attack, which compromised the data of over 16 million individuals. Costs included investigation, customer notifications, legal fees, and litigation settlement. The ransomware group claimed responsibility and planned to sell the stolen data. Keytronic also suffered losses … Read more
February 26, 2024 at 10:21AM Lending firm LoanDepot suffered a ransomware attack, leading to the theft of personal data from over 16.9 million individuals. Unauthorized access to systems occurred between January 3rd and 5th, compromising sensitive information such as names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and financial account details. Free identity protection and credit monitoring services … Read more
February 19, 2024 at 08:03AM The BlackCat and Alphv ransomware group has claimed responsibility for cyberattacks on financial firms LoanDepot and Prudential Financial. Despite the data breach impacting millions of people, Prudential stated no evidence of customer data theft. The US government offered rewards for information on the group and its affiliates. The ransomware group … Read more
February 16, 2024 at 06:50PM ALPHV/Blackcat ransomware gang claims responsibility for network breaches of Prudential Financial and loanDepot. Stolen data from loanDepot to be sold, while Prudential’s is planned for release after failed negotiations. Rewards offered for information on ALPHV gang leaders. FBI links gang to over 60 breaches worldwide. ALPHV emerged in November 2021 … Read more
January 23, 2024 at 12:12PM Approximately 16.6 million people had their personal information stolen in a ransomware attack on mortgage lender loanDepot. The attack forced the company to shut down systems and caused delays in payment history. The company has confirmed it will notify individuals impacted and provide free credit monitoring. This is loanDepot’s second … Read more
January 22, 2024 at 03:51PM AerCap, the world’s largest aircraft leasing company, reported a ransomware infection on January 17. Despite the intrusion by the Slug ransomware crew, the company claims to have not incurred financial losses. LoanDepot also disclosed a ransomware attack, affecting about 16.6 million individuals, prompting an ongoing investigation and restoration efforts. From … Read more
January 22, 2024 at 11:02AM Mortgage lender loanDepot confirmed a ransomware attack resulting in the theft of personal information from approximately 16.6 million people. The incident led to system shutdowns, impacting payments and online portals. The company is offering free credit monitoring and identity protection services to affected individuals. The attack highlights the risks of … Read more
January 9, 2024 at 09:06AM Mortgage firm LoanDepot was hit by a ransomware attack, leading to system disruptions. The company took immediate steps to contain the incident and initiated an investigation. It shut down certain systems and started notifying regulators and law enforcement. It’s uncertain if personal information was compromised, and the company is assessing … Read more
January 8, 2024 at 12:41PM Leading U.S. mortgage lender loanDepot confirmed a ransomware attack that encrypted data, affecting customer payment portals and prompting system shutdowns. An investigation is underway with external experts’ assistance, including notifications to law enforcement. Although the impact is being assessed, concerns arise over potential data exposure. Previously, loanDepot reported a 2022 … Read more
January 7, 2024 at 03:37PM LoanDepot, a leading nonbank mortgage lender in the USA, has been hit by a cyberattack, causing system outages and impacting customer payments and services. The company is actively addressing the incident and advising customers to use its call center for payment assistance. Concerns about data theft and phishing attacks have … Read more