On June 27, 2024, Landmark Admin, LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Montana after discovering that certain files on its network were compromised by an unauthorized party. In this notice, Landmark Admin explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, state-issued identification numbers, passport numbers, financial account numbers, medical information, and dates of birth. Upon completing its investigation, Landmark Admin 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 Landmark Admin, 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 Landmark Admin data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Landmark Admin Data Breach?
The Landmark Admin data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Landmark Admin’s filing with the Attorney General of Montana provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, Landmark is a third-party administrator for life insurance companies. In this role, Landmark receives personal information belonging to policyholders and beneficiaries of insurance policies that Landmark administered.
On May 13, 2024, Landmark Admin identified suspicious activity within its computer network. On May 14, 2024, after a brief investigation, Landmark Admin determined that an unauthorized party had tried to access its network. In response, Landmark Admin secured its systems and then engaged the assistance of third-party cybersecurity experts to conduct a full-scale investigation. While this investigation is ongoing, Landmark Admin discovered evidence suggesting that certain files containing confidential consumer information were compromised.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Landmark Admin 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, address, Social Security number, tax identification number, driver’s license number, state-issued identification card, passport number, financial account number, medical information, date of birth, health insurance policy number, and life or annuity policy information.
On June 27, 2024, Landmark Admin 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 Landmark Admin, LLC
Landmark Admin, LLC is an insurance administrator based out of Brownwood, Texas. Landmark Admin provides personalized third-party administrative (TPA) solutions for life insurance and annuity companies. Landmark Admin employs more than 32 people and generates approximately $7 million in annual revenue.
