Turke & Strauss LLP, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Security 1st Title, LLC regarding its recent data breach. The Security 1st Title data breach involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.
ABOUT SECURITY 1ST, LLC:
Security 1st Title is a real estate company aiding customers with their title and closing needs. As a title insurance company, Security 1st Title offers a variety of services including contract services, closing services, tax-deferred exchanges, and title insurance. Additionally, Security 1st Title can assist prospective and current homeowners with residential transactions, refinancing, new construction, and foreclosures. Founded in 1944, Security 1st Title began as a title insurance company and has expanded to offer qualified intermediary services and 1031 exchanges services. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, Security 1st Title employs approximately 300 individuals.
WHAT HAPPENED?
On December 14, 2023, Security 1st Title 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, Security 1st Title determined that an unauthorized actor may have accessed this sensitive information on September 19, 2022. On December 21, 2023, Security 1st Title began contacting individuals whose information may have been impacted. The type of information exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
If you received a breach notification letter from Security 1st Title, LLC:
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 Security 1st Title 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 any free credit monitoring services provided by Security 1st Title, LLC;
- 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.