Longhorn Village

Longhorn Village, a community located in Texas, experienced a significant data breach that was first discovered on June 22, 2023, after an unauthorized third party gained access to its environment around May 26, 2023. The breach was the result of an email compromise, leading to concerns over the potential exposure of sensitive and personal information. Following the discovery, Longhorn Village promptly engaged forensic consultants to investigate the incident, secure its systems, and prevent future occurrences. The investigation, concluded on August 3, 2023, revealed that certain files might have been exposed without authorization. A thorough review to determine the presence of sensitive information in these files was completed by August 31, 2023, confirming that personal or sensitive information within Longhorn Village’s environment could have been compromised.

In response to the breach, Longhorn Village has taken several steps to address the incident and mitigate its impact. These measures include securing the compromised systems, initiating an investigation into the unauthorized access, and implementing mass password resets along with reinforced two-factor authentication. The community has also been working diligently to identify and notify potentially affected individuals, offering them identity restoration services through Experian as a precautionary measure.

For those concerned about the breach or seeking more information, Longhorn Village has provided contact details, encouraging individuals to reach out with any questions or concerns. The incident underscores the importance of robust cybersecurity measures and the need for vigilance in protecting personal and sensitive information from unauthorized access[1].

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