On November 14, 2024, American Neighborhood Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC d/b/a AnnieMac Home Mortgage (“AnnieMac”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized actor gained access to systems on AnnieMac’s network. In this notice, AnnieMac explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names and Social Security numbers. Upon completing its investigation, AnnieMac began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from American Neighborhood Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the AnnieMac Home Mortgage data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the AnnieMac Home Mortgage Data Breach?
The AnnieMac Home Mortgage data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, AnnieMac’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on August 23, 2024, AnnieMac detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, AnnieMac secured its network and then launched an investigation with the help of third-party cybersecurity specialists.
Through this investigation, AnnieMac confirmed that an unknown actor gained access to systems on AnnieMac’s network between August 21, 2024 and August 23, 2024. During this period, the unauthorized party viewed and copied certain files containing confidential consumer information from AnnieMac’s network.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, AnnieMac Home Mortgage reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name and Social Security number.
On November 14, 2024, AnnieMac Home Mortgage sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About American Neighborhood Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC
American Neighborhood Mortgage Acceptance Company, LLC d/b/a AnnieMac Home Mortgage is a mortgage lender based out of Mount Laurel, New Jersey. AnnieMac offers a wide variety of mortgage options, including FHA loans, jumbo loans, renovation loans, mobile home loans and traditional mortgage loans. AnnieMac also offers resources and education to help customers make informed decisions about mortgages. AnnieMac Home Mortgage employs more than 200 people and generates approximately $123 million in annual revenue.
