Social Security Numbers, Driver’s License Numbers and Addresses of 68,587 Americans Potentially Exposed As Massive Data Breach Hits Financial Firm

Sensitive data belonging to thousands of Americans is at risk after a cyberattack on a financial services company. In a new filing with the Office of the Maine Attorney General, financial services firm RiteCheck Cashing says an unauthorized user gained access to the company’s server on or around August 25th of 2024 and accessed sensitive personal data belonging to customers and employees. Follow us on X , Facebook and Telegram Don’t Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Approximately 68,587 people were affected by the breach, according to the filing. “Potentially impacted personal information includes names along with one or more of the following: addresses, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government-issued ID numbers, and payment card numbers.” RiteCheck says it changed the login credentials of user accounts and enhanced its threat detection and monitoring capabilities following the incident. The financial services firm is also taking steps to protect the victims for the next year. “Additionally, affected individuals were offered 12 months of credit monitoring and identity protection services through Cyberscout, a TransUnion company.” A recent report by the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) revealed that the financial services industry recorded the highest number of data breaches in the US in the first half of 2025. Of the 1,732 data compromises reported in the first half, 22% impacted the financial services industry, according to the ITRC. The healthcare industry was the second-worst affected. Follow us on X , Facebook and Telegram Don’t Miss a Beat – Subscribe to get email alerts delivered directly to your inbox Check Price Action Surf The Daily Hodl Mix Disclaimer: Opinions expressed at The Daily Hodl are not investment advice. Investors should do their due diligence before making any high-risk investments in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency or digital assets. Please be advised that your transfers and trades are at your own risk, and any losses you may incur are your responsibility. The Daily Hodl does not recommend the buying or selling of any cryptocurrencies or digital assets, nor is The Daily Hodl an investment advisor. Please note that The Daily Hodl participates in affiliate marketing. Generated Image: Midjourney The post Social Security Numbers, Driver’s License Numbers and Addresses of 68,587 Americans Potentially Exposed As Massive Data Breach Hits Financial Firm appeared first on The Daily Hodl .

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