At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent American Neighborhood Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC d/b/a AnnieMac Home Mortgage (“AnnieMac”) data breach. This data breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident at AnnieMac Home Mortgage, which may have affected as many as 171,074 individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal identifiable information.
Based on filings with the Maine Attorney General's office, AnnieMac Home Mortgage detected suspicious network activity on August 23, 2024. Further investigation revealed unauthorized access to their systems between August 21 and August 23, 2024, during which time an unknown actor accessed and copied confidential consumer information.
After securing their network and conducting a comprehensive investigation with cybersecurity specialists, AnnieMac confirmed the breach and began the process of identifying affected individuals. The company issued formal data breach notification letters on November 14, 2024, informing victims about the extent of the compromised data.
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AnnieMac Home Mortgage operates as a mortgage lender based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey. The company specializes in various mortgage products, including FHA loans, jumbo loans, renovation loans, and mobile home loans. With more than 200 employees and approximately $123 million in annual revenue, AnnieMac has established itself as a significant player in the mortgage lending industry, providing both financial services and educational resources to its customers.
How do you know that you were affected by the AnnieMac Home Mortgage data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.
If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.
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