FinWise Fiasco: Data Breach Leaves 689,000 Customers Exposed and Unamused!
FinWise Bank’s former employee went on a data heist after clocking out—permanently. This blunder exposed American First Finance’s sensitive files, affecting 689,000 customers. No comment from FinWise, but they’re handing out free credit monitoring like party favors. Meanwhile, lawsuits are piling up faster than unapproved vacation requests!
Hot Take:
When it comes to data breaches, it seems even banks aren’t safe from former employees going full hacker mode! FinWise Bank has found itself in hot water after an ex-employee pulled off a digital heist, making off with customer information faster than you can say ‘identity theft’. Maybe next time FinWise will think twice before handing out office keys like Halloween candy!
Key Points:
- FinWise Bank suffered a data breach involving a former employee accessing sensitive files post-employment.
- The breach affected 689,000 American First Finance (AFF) customers.
- Exposed data included full names and other personal information.
- FinWise has launched an investigation and strengthened internal controls.
- The company faces multiple class-action lawsuits due to the breach.
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