Deed Research Discloses Data Security Incident to Residents of Multiple States

On January 25, 2025, Deed Research, Inc.—a Nebraska-based provider of title and escrow services—discovered suspicious activity on its servers. The company promptly initiated its incident response protocols and brought in independent computer forensic specialists to investigate. Through this investigation, it was determined that certain documents had been exfiltrated from the company’s systems. After a thorough review, Deed Research, Inc. learned on April 2, 2025, that some individuals’ personal information was included in the compromised files.

The breach was reported to the Maine Attorney General’s office on May 3, 2025, and to the New Hampshire Attorney General’s office on May 8, 2025. According to the official disclosures, the total number of U.S. individuals affected has not been specified, but at least 7 Maine residents and 2 New Hampshire residents were impacted.

The types of information exposed may include names and other personally identifiable information (PII) related to real estate transactions or employment information.

For further details, you can review the Maine Attorney General’s disclosure and the New Hampshire Attorney General’s disclosure.

Deed Research's response

In response to the breach, Deed Research, Inc. took several steps to secure its systems. The company changed passwords, deployed endpoint detection and monitoring tools, and implemented additional security controls. Law enforcement has also been notified, and the company is cooperating with their investigation.

For those affected, Deed Research, Inc. is offering complimentary access to Single Bureau Credit Monitoring, Credit Reports, and Credit Score services for 24 months through Cyberscout (Identity Force, a TransUnion company). This service includes proactive fraud assistance and alerts when changes occur to your credit file. Impacted individuals were notified in writing on May 20, 2025, and provided with a unique enrollment code to activate these services. If you have received a notice, it is recommended that you:

• Enroll in the free credit monitoring service within 90 days of receiving your letter.
• Remain vigilant by reviewing your financial account statements and credit reports for any irregular activity.
• Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze with the major credit bureaus.
• Contact the provided help line if you have questions or need assistance.

The company has also included detailed instructions and resources for identity theft protection in its consumer notice, which can be found in the PDF at the bottom of this page.

More information about the company and its services can be found on the Deed Research website.