Prosper’s Prosperity Plummets: 17.6 Million Accounts Hacked!
Prosper, the peer-to-peer lending platform, recently spilled the beans about a data breach affecting 17.6 million accounts. While customer funds remain secure, names, Social Security numbers, and other personal details were nabbed. No ransom demands yet, but free credit monitoring is on the way. Prosper’s security team is now on high alert!
Hot Take:
Prosper may have lent a hand in connecting borrowers and lenders, but it seems they’ve also connected hackers with a treasure trove of 17.6 million personal data accounts. While their financial matchmaking remains flawless, their cybersecurity matchmaking needs a serious reboot!
Key Points:
- Prosper, a peer-to-peer lending platform, suffered a data breach affecting 17.6 million accounts.
- Stolen data includes personal identifiers such as Social Security numbers and government IDs.
- No unauthorized access to customer accounts or funds has been reported.
- Prosper is working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts to investigate the breach.
- Free credit monitoring will be offered to those affected once the breach specifics are confirmed.
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