American Lending Center Data Breach Affects 123,000 Individuals After Nearly Year-Long Investigation

American Lending Center experienced a ransomware attack detected in July 2025 that exposed files potentially containing names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers for more than 123,000 individuals; the forensic investigation was not completed until April 8, 2026. The disclosure notes no public claim by a ransomware group, raising uncertainty about data disposition and regulatory risk due to the prolonged investigation and delayed notification.