American Lending Center Notifies 123K of Ransomware Data Breach
Non-bank lender American Lending Center disclosed a ransomware incident first detected in July 2025. The finalized investigation revealed that names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers of more than 123,000 individuals may have been accessed. Notifications are now being sent following completion of the probe.
- names
- dates of birth
- ssns
A ransomware incident at American Lending Center has exposed the names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers of more than 123,000 individuals, the non-bank lender disclosed on May 15, 2026.
The breach was first detected in July 2025. A completed investigation confirmed that unauthorized actors accessed sensitive personally identifiable information during the ransomware event. Notifications are now being issued to those affected. Public reporting indicates the lender, which provides financing solutions across multiple sectors, stored the data as part of its normal lending operations. No evidence has surfaced that the stolen records have been published or sold on underground forums, though such outcomes often materialize weeks or months after initial access.
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