Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating MiLEND, Inc. regarding its recent data breach. The MiLEND data breach involved sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT MILEND, INC.:
MiLEND is a financial services company specializing in mortgage loan products. With loan specialists licensed on the federal and state levels, MiLEND offers its clients a variety of financial products, including mortgage loans, refinancing, debt consolidation, reverse mortgages, and home improvement funding. Founded in 1995, MiLEND is licensed in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia. Headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, MiLEND employs over 50 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On August 14, 2023, MiLEND discovered that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. Through its investigation, MiLEND determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information through a ransomware attack. On September 29, 2023, MiLEND began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Address
- Date of birth
If you received a breach notification letter from MiLEND:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at (608) 237-1775 or sam@turkestrauss.com.
If you were impacted by the MiLEND data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.
- Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
- Enroll in free credit monitoring service provided by MiLEND Inc.;
- Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
- Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
- Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
- Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.