Mpamag Gold Star Mortgage Hit by Ransomware, Faces Class Action Lawsuit
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- •Gold Star Mortgage faces a class action lawsuit following a ransomware attack.
- •The ransomware group BrainCipher claims to have stolen over 10,300 documents.
- •The lawsuit alleges inadequate cybersecurity measures by Gold Star Mortgage.
Gold Star Mortgage Financial Group is facing a class action lawsuit after the ransomware group BrainCipher claimed to have stolen over 10,300 documents from the lender's IT network. The lawsuit, filed by a former borrower, alleges that Gold Star failed to adequately protect sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and addresses. The breach reportedly occurred around September 24, 2026, and the lawsuit seeks to represent thousands of affected individuals, with claims exceeding $5 million. The lender has not confirmed the breach or disclosed any details to state attorneys general. This incident is part of a troubling trend, as multiple mortgage lenders have been targeted by ransomware gangs recently, with significant data theft reported. The lawsuit highlights alleged failures in Gold Star's cybersecurity measures, including inadequate encryption and lack of multi-factor authentication. The situation is still developing as the lawsuit awaits certification.
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