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Data Breach at The Money Store Exposes Sensitive Customer Information

Data Breach at The Money Store Exposes Sensitive Customer Information

First seen 22 Oct 2026, 04:09 UTC • •
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ThreatCluster •October 23, 2026 at 03:42 UTC
  • •Unauthorized access occurred via a third-party remote monitoring platform.
  • •229 GB of sensitive data was claimed to be stolen by the ransomware group Storm.
  • •The Money Store is offering identity theft protection services to affected individuals.

The Money Store, operated by MLD Mortgage Inc., reported a data breach that began on September 8, 2026, when an unauthorized third party accessed its systems via a remote monitoring platform used by a third-party service provider. The breach was identified on September 9, 2026, and a ransomware group named Storm claimed responsibility on September 21, threatening to publish 229 GB of stolen data. The exposed information includes names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and financial details. The company has begun notifying affected individuals and is offering identity theft protection services. As of October 15, 2026, 1,367 Texas residents have been reported affected. The breach has been reported to the Attorneys General of California and Texas.

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Timeline

2026-09-08
Unauthorized access began
An unauthorized third party accessed The Money Store's systems through a third-party service provider's remote monitoring platform.
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2026-09-09
Breach identified
The Money Store identified unusual activity within its IT environment and began an investigation.
Claimdepot
2026-09-21
Ransomware group claims responsibility
The ransomware group Storm claimed responsibility for the breach, stating they had obtained 229 GB of data.
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2026-10-15
Notification letters mailed
The Money Store began mailing notification letters to affected individuals and reported the breach to state Attorneys General.
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Common questions

What types of personal information were exposed?
The exposed information includes names, Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, government IDs, financial information, and potentially medical information.
How many individuals are affected?
As of October 15, 2026, 1,367 Texas residents have been reported affected by the breach.
What steps is The Money Store taking in response?
The Money Store is offering complimentary identity theft protection services and has begun notifying affected individuals.