AnnieMac Data Breach: 171,000 Customers on High Alert!
AnnieMac Home Mortgage has revealed a data breach affecting over 171,000 individuals. Hackers accessed systems between August 21-23, 2024, compromising names and Social Security numbers. AnnieMac is offering free credit monitoring and identity theft protection, though there’s no indication of fraud yet. No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for this breach.
Hot Take:
Oh, AnnieMac, you had one job! With suspicious systems and more than 171,000 people impacted, it seems AnnieMac decided to throw a mortgage party and forgot to lock the doors. I guess they thought hackers wouldn’t RSVP. But don’t worry, they’re offering free credit monitoring—it’s like giving someone a helmet after they’ve already crashed their bike. Thanks, AnnieMac, just what we needed!
Key Points:
- AnnieMac Home Mortgage identified suspicious activity on August 23, 2024.
- Hackers accessed systems between August 21 and August 23, viewing and/or copying personal information.
- Data breach affected over 171,000 individuals, compromising names and Social Security numbers.
- AnnieMac is providing free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
- No ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the breach.