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Independent Title Agency Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Independent Title Agency data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Independent Title Agency
Independent Title Agency LLC (ITA) is a full-service title company serving clients across New York state. Established in 1986 and under its current management since 1997, ITA offers a wide range of real estate-related title and abstract services, including title insurance, property searches, and municipal searches.
The company works with both public and private sector clients, including several cities and counties throughout New York. ITA operates out of multiple locations, with its headquarters in Syracuse and branch offices in Rochester, Albion and Utica.
What happened?
In April 2025, Independent Title Agency experienced a data breach compromising sensitive customer data. On April 17, 2025, ITA learned that its systems had been infiltrated in a ransomware attack carried out by a group known as SKIRA TEAM.
The attackers claimed to have stolen 932.4 GB of company data and threatened to publish this information on the dark web by April 25, 2025. Independent Title Agency began notifying affected individuals on July 18, 2025.
Possible Exposed Information
- Name
- Address
- Phone
- Email Address
- Social Security number
- Date of birth
- Driver's license or state ID number
- Real estate transaction details
The data breach was reported to the Maine Attorney General's office on July 18, 2025. The total number of impacted individuals has not yet been released.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from Independent Title Agency about this data breach, you have important rights. You may be entitled to seek compensation for any harm or inconvenience caused by this cybersecurity incident.
- Credit monitoring and identity protection services: Sign up for the free Experian IdentityWorks credit monitoring and identity protection services, offered by ITA.
- Monitor your accounts carefully: Check your financial statements regularly for suspicious activity or unauthorized transactions. If you notice anything unusual, contact your financial institution immediately.
- Fraud alert and credit reports: A fraud alert informs creditors to take extra steps to verify your identity before opening new accounts in your name. Consumers are also entitled to one free credit report annually from each credit bureau. You can request a fraud alert or a credit report by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Seek legal help: Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and pursue compensation.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you were notified that your information was involved in the Independent Title Agency data breach, you may be eligible to join a lawsuit and seek compensation, which could include reimbursement for out-of-pocket expenses, time spent addressing the breach, or payment for emotional distress..
Lawyers are ready to help guide you through the process and fight for your rights. To find out if you qualify, complete the form below to join the lawsuit investigation.
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