Evolve confirmed a data breach by the LockBit ransomware group, affecting customer data. Wise, which partnered with Evolve from 2020 to 2023, may have had customer information compromised, including names, addresses, birth dates, contact details, and Social Security numbers. Wise is investigating and will notify potentially impacted customers. Other fintechs like Affirm, EarnIn, Marqeta, Melio, and Mercury are also assessing the breach’s impact on their users.
For more details, read the full article on Finextra: Wise says some customers may be affected by Evolve bank hack.
Key Points:
- Incident: Evolve Bank hacked by LockBit ransomware group.
- Impact: Customer data from Wise, including names and SSNs, possibly affected.
- Investigation: Wise and other fintechs are examining the breach’s impact.
- Notification: Wise to inform affected customers.
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