137,976 People Warned After Mortgage Lending Firm Breached – Personal and Financial Records at Risk

Plaza Home Mortgage, a prominent California-based mortgage lender, is advising its clients to take necessary precautions in light of a recent security breach that occurred within the company. According to Plaza, an unauthorized individual gained access to an employee’s computer around February 17th, which subsequently allowed them to breach the firm’s information systems.

Upon detecting the intrusion, Plaza Home Mortgage promptly took steps to mitigate the attack and shut down the unauthorized access. An investigation conducted post-incident revealed that the breach potentially exposed sensitive personal information of customers. This information includes names, addresses, social security numbers, birth dates, driver’s licenses, government identifications, as well as details related to mortgage loan applications and servicing. It is important to note that the specific personal information accessed varied among individuals and did not necessarily include all the aforementioned data elements.

The breach, which affected approximately 137,976 individuals, was discovered on March 3rd and promptly reported to the Maine Attorney General’s office. In response to the security incident, Plaza Home Mortgage is offering free credit monitoring services and identity theft protection to those impacted. Additionally, affected individuals are advised to diligently monitor their financial accounts for any suspicious activity and promptly report unauthorized transactions to their financial institutions. To further safeguard against potential identity theft, Plaza recommends placing a fraud alert on credit files as a precautionary measure.

For ongoing updates and information, individuals are encouraged to follow Plaza Home Mortgage on various social media platforms such as X, Facebook, and Telegram. By subscribing to email alerts, clients can stay informed and receive the latest news directly in their inbox. Don’t miss out on important updates – subscribe today to stay connected with Plaza Home Mortgage.

As we navigate through this security incident, Plaza Home Mortgage remains committed to addressing the breach, assisting affected individuals, and implementing enhanced security measures to prevent future incidents. Your privacy and security are our top priorities, and we appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this time of heightened vigilance.

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