Classaction Optimum First Mortgage Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Customer Information
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- •Optimum First Mortgage experienced a data breach linked to the ransomware group Pear.
- •Sensitive information, including Social Security numbers and tax records, may have been compromised.
- •Legal investigations are ongoing, with potential class action lawsuits being explored.
On June 19, 2026, Optimum First Mortgage confirmed a data breach attributed to the ransomware group Pear. The breach may have compromised sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, tax records, and bank account details, affecting current and former customers. The attack was initially reported on a dark web monitoring platform, indicating that the breach could have occurred as early as June 15, 2026. Legal investigations are underway, with class action lawsuits being considered by firms like Edelson Lechtzin LLP and Bryson Harris Suciu & DeMay PLLC. Individuals affected by the breach are urged to monitor their accounts and may be eligible for compensation. The situation remains fluid as more details about the breach and its impact are being assessed.
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