Cyber Incident Victim: Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc.
Date:
Feb 2026
Location:
United States of America
Summary
Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc. discovered suspicious activity on its network and determined that an employee's computer had been accessed without authorization, potentially exposing personal information. The compromised data may include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, birth dates, driver's licenses or other government identification, and details related to mortgage loan applications and servicing. Up to approximately 138,000 individuals may have been affected by the incident. A national class action law firm has launched an investigation into the breach to assess potential legal claims on behalf of those impacted.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
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| Available to members | 0 motives | 1 technique |
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Description
On February 17, 2026, Plaza Home Mortgage, Inc. detected suspicious activity on its network. Subsequent analysis determined that an employee's computer had been accessed without authorization. The unauthorized access potentially exposed personal information including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, birth dates, driver's licenses or other government identification, and details related to mortgage loan applications and servicing. Plaza confirmed the incident and began the process of notifying individuals whose data may have been compromised.
The company stated that up to 137,976 individuals could be affected by the breach. Those who received a data breach notification from Plaza face an increased risk of identity theft and fraud due to the nature of the exposed information. The compromised data encompasses both personal identifiers and mortgage‑related financial details.
In response to the breach, Plaza Home Mortgage distributed breach notifications to the impacted individuals. Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national class action law firm, launched an investigation into potential data privacy claims arising from the incident. The firm is offering free case evaluations to affected individuals and will evaluate their rights and any potential claims at no cost. Edelson Lechtzin LLP will consider pursuing legal remedies on behalf of those whose sensitive personal data may have been compromised.