Towne Mortgage Company Hit by BlackByte Ransomware Attack, Exposing Sensitive Data In June 2025, Towne Mortgage Company, a full-service mortgage lender operating in 44 states, suffered a ransomware attack by the cybercriminal group BlackByte. The breach was detected on June 7, 2025, and an investigation revealed that attackers may have exfiltrated personally identifiable information (PII) from the company’s network. BlackByte claimed responsibility on July 30, 2025, posting details on the dark web and sharing sample data. Towne Mortgage officially disclosed the incident to the Massachusetts Attorney General’s office on November 14, 2025, notifying affected individuals. Headquartered in Troy, Michigan, Towne Mortgage has been in operation since 1982, offering mortgage products including FHA, VA, RD, conventional, and jumbo loans while employing over 200 people. The firm specializes in serving communities often underserved by larger lenders. Affected individuals were offered 24-month credit monitoring through Cyberscout, along with guidance on placing fraud alerts and security freezes on their credit reports. Legal representatives are investigating potential compensation claims for those impacted by the breach.