Massive data breach exposes 800,000 insurance customers' personal information

Landmark Admin has partnered with some of the largest insurance carriers in the U.S., including American Monumental Life Insurance Company, Pellerin Life Insurance Company and American Benefit Life Insurance Company. 

Landmark brought in a specialized third-party cybersecurity team to help secure its systems and run a thorough investigation to understand the extent of the breach. But while they were looking into it, the hackers managed to break back into Landmark's system June 17, 2024.

2. Monitor your accounts and transactions: You should check your online accounts and transactions regularly for any suspicious or unauthorized activity. If you notice anything unusual, immediately report it to the service provider or authorities. You should also review your credit reports and scores to see if there are any signs of identity theft or fraud.

3. Contact your bank and credit card companies: Landmark hackers obtained your bank and credit card information, which they could use to make purchases or withdrawals without your consent. You should inform your bank and credit card companies of the situation. They can help you freeze or cancel your cards, dispute any fraudulent charges and issue new cards for you.

You should also contact one of the three major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian or TransUnion) and request a fraud alert to be placed on your credit file. This will make it more difficult for identity thieves to open new accounts in your name without verification. You can even freeze your credit if need be.

5. Have strong antivirus software: As cyberthreats grow in frequency and sophistication, strong antivirus software is also crucial to fend off malware and phishing scams, both of which could expose your sensitive information if left unguarded.

The Landmark data breach is just one of several data breaches I've covered this year. While it's still unclear what type of cyberattack hackers used to break into the insurance company's systems, one thing is certain - they accessed sensitive data. Even more concerning is that hackers got into Landmark's system not once but twice, hinting at some major cybersecurity gaps. If you think you may have been affected, stay vigilant and follow good cybersecurity practices.

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