LoanDepot’s Oh-So-Ironic Cyberattack: Swimming in the Deep End of Data Encryption Trouble

Swimming in irony, LoanDepot is trying to assess a probable ransomware attack on its own cyber home. The silent treatment leaves everyone guessing if there’s a ransom note or just some shy hackers. This LoanDepot ransomware attack is the latest in a series of hits…

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Oh, the irony! LoanDepot, a giant that lends money for people to secure their homes, found its own cyber home breached. They're now trying to understand the extent of the issue and minimize impact, which is a bit like trying to determine how much water is in the pool while you're swimming in it. The company's dealing with a probable ransomware attack, but they're keeping mum on whether they've received a ransom note. Maybe they're just embarrassed that someone else got the drop on them.

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