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Affirm card users’ personal information may have been leaked
OUR TAKEThis incident may prompt the entire financial industry to pay more attention to data protection and network security, promote the development of stricter industry norms and security standards, and improve security level of the entire industry to protect the interests of customers.–Zora Lin, …
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OUR TAKEThis incident may prompt the entire financial industry to pay more attention to data protection and network security, promote the development of stricter industry norms and security standards, and improve security level of the entire industry to protect the interests of…
Context
OUR TAKE This incident may prompt the entire financial industry to pay more attention to data protection and network security, promote the development of stricter industry norms and security standards, and improve security level of the entire industry to protect the interests of customers. –Zora Lin, BTW reporter U.S. financial technology company Affirm Holdings says on Monday it believes the personal information of Affirm card users is compromised in a cybersecurity incident at Evolve Bank and Trust in Arkansas.
Evidence
Pending intelligence enrichment.
Analysis
Evolve Bank, the third-party issuer of Affirm cards, fall victim to a cybersecurity incident last week in which customer data is illegally posted to the dark web. A Evolve Bank spokesman says they have engaged the appropriate law enforcement agencies to assist with the investigation and response efforts. Affirm says that upon being notified of the Evolve cybersecurity incident, the company immediately begin an investigation, separate from the Evolve investigation, to determine whether any Affirm card users’ personal information has been compromised. Also read: Is cyber security more valuable than computer science? Also read: Demystifying anti-DDoS VPN: Enhancing cyber security
Key Points
- Affirm card users’ personal information may have been compromised in a cybersecurity incident at Evolve Bank and Trust in Arkansas.
- A Evolve Bank spokesman says they have engaged the appropriate law enforcement agencies to assist with the investigation and response efforts.
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