Evolve Bank & Trust Hacked: 7.6 Million Customers’ Data Exposed in Massive Cyber Breach
Evolve Bank & Trust hit by cyberattack! Cybercriminals accessed personal data of 7.6 million customers, including Social Security numbers and bank account details. The breach, linked to the LockBit gang, also affected partners like Affirm and Wise. Evolve is still investigating the full extent of compromised data.
Hot Take:
Looks like Evolve Bank & Trust is evolving into a cybersecurity cautionary tale! With the personal data of millions hanging in the balance, maybe it’s time for them to evolve their security measures instead of their customer base.
Key Points:
- Cybercriminals accessed the personal data of at least 7.6 million Evolve Bank & Trust customers.
- Data compromised includes names, Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, and contact information.
- Partners affected include Affirm, Mercury, and Wise.
- The breach resulted from a February ransomware attack by the LockBit gang.
- Evolve did not pay the ransom, leading to the data being published on a dark web leak site.
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