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Security Breach at Mr. Cooper

November 3, 2023
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Major U.S. mortgage lender Mr. Cooper, formerly Nationstar Mortgage LLC, experienced a significant cyberattack that disrupted its IT systems, including the online payment portal. The breach, detected on October 31, 20unit23, involved an unauthorized third party gaining access to certain technology systems. In response, the company initiated security protocols, deployed containment measures, and temporarily shut down specific systems as a precaution.

While it has not been confirmed as a ransomware attack, the incident has left customers unable to make mortgage payments, though Mr. Cooper promises not to impose fees or penalties for late payments during system restoration.

Mr. Cooper, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is a leading mortgage lender with 4.1 million customers and a loan servicing portfolio of $937 billion. Following the cyberattack, the company is actively working to resolve the issue, providing regular updates through their incident website. They are also conducting an investigation to determine whether customer data was stolen during the breach, and they will notify affected customers accordingly. The incident raises concerns about potential data exposure, and while the nature of the attack remains undisclosed, it exhibits characteristics common to ransomware attacks, such as the potential for data theft to exert pressure for a ransom payment.

As Mr. Cooper stores sensitive customer information, including financial data, customers are urged to remain vigilant against potential phishing attacks and identity theft, given the possibility of data exposure during the breach.

This incident highlights the ongoing challenges companies face in safeguarding sensitive data and mitigating the impacts of cyberattacks on their operations and customers. Please note that the text contains specific date references, which may become outdated over time.

References:

  • Notice of Cyber Security Incident
  • Notice of Cybersecurity Incident – PDF
Tags: 2023Cyber incidentCyber Incidents 2023CyberattackCybersecurityITNovember 2023United States
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