November 15, 2024 at 02:26PM AnnieMac Home Mortgage reported a data breach affecting 171,000 customers, where an intruder accessed names and Social Security numbers. The company found no evidence of data misuse and is investigating the incident. Affected individuals are offered 12 months of credit monitoring. The breach raises concerns for financially vulnerable customers. ### … 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 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 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