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First American Hit by Massive Ransomware Attack, Sensitive Data of 44,000 People Exposed
First American, a major US insurance firm, confirmed a ransomware attack that compromised data of 44,000 individuals. The incident, which emerged in December 2023, forced system shutdowns and an SEC filing. The company is offering affected individuals free credit monitoring and identity protection services.
Hot Take:
Looks like First American decided to give us a not-so-jolly holiday surprise with a ransomware attack revelation. If they were aiming for a plot twist, they nailed it—too bad it’s more thriller than rom-com!
Key Points:
- First American faced a ransomware attack in December 2023.
- Company confirmed sensitive data on approximately 44,000 individuals was accessed.
- Investigation concluded, but the full impact on the company’s financials remains undetermined.
- Credit monitoring and identity protection services are being offered to affected individuals.
- Attackers remain unidentified, and the type of stolen data is still unknown.
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