Credit Crunch: 700Credit Data Breach Exposes 5.6 Million Identities!
700Credit, a U.S. fintech company, had a data breach exposing personal data of at least 5.6 million people. While the breach has been reported to authorities, affected consumers are urged to stay vigilant, use credit monitoring, and watch out for phishing scams. So, if you get a letter from 700Credit, don’t just file it under “junk.”
Hot Take:
Oh, 700Credit, how could you let this happen? You’ve gone from being a fintech star to playing the lead role in a real-life cybersecurity thriller! It’s like a plot twist nobody asked for but everyone saw coming. Maybe next time, check the locks before leaving the cyber doors wide open!
Key Points:
- 700Credit suffered a data breach, exposing personal data of at least 5.6 million individuals.
- Exposed data includes names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth collected between May and October 2025.
- Incident limited to the application layer; internal network and operations were unaffected.
- Company is providing credit monitoring services and has involved the FBI and FTC.
- Michigan Attorney General warns residents to take protective measures.
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