First American December data breach impacts 44,000 people
First American Financial Corporation, the second-largest title insurance company in the U.S., with over 21,000 employees and annual revenue of $6 billion.
What: A cyberattack in December impacted 44,000 individuals by accessing sensitive personal information. The breach follows a settlement with New York State for a 2019 data exposure incident.
Impact: The attack led to unauthorized access to personal data of 44,000 people, prompting First American to offer credit monitoring and identity protection services to those affected. This incident underscores ongoing cybersecurity challenges in the financial services sector, particularly for firms handling large volumes of sensitive information.
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