On December 21, 2023, Security 1st Title, LLC filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed the company’s IT network. In this notice, Security 1st explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license numbers, state identification numbers, financial account numbers, credit or debit card numbers, passport numbers, and medical information. Upon completing its investigation, Security 1st 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 Security 1st Title, 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 Security 1st Title data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Security 1st Title Data Breach?

The Security 1st Title data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Security 1st’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. Security 1^st also posted a notice of the breach on its website. According to these sources, Security 1^st recently detected a possible data security incident involving unauthorized access to the company’s computer system. In response, Security 1^st Title retained the services of outside cybersecurity experts to assist with the company’s investigation.

The Security 1^st investigation ultimately concluded that an unauthorized party had gained access to its computer network, including to certain files containing confidential consumer information.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Security 1st Title reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. Security 1^st Title completed this process on December 14, 2023. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, date of birth, driver’s license number, state identification number, financial account number, credit or debit card number, passport number, and medical information.

On December 21, 2023, Security 1st Title 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 Security 1st Title, LLC

Security 1st Title, LLC is a title company based in Wichita, Kansas. Security 1^st provides title insurance, abstract products, and closing services (including 1031 Exchanges) in Kansas, Missouri, and Nevada, with multiple branches in each state. Security 1st Title employs more than 350 people and generates approximately $241 million in annual revenue.