The Lockbit ransomware group has breached US-based Evolve Bank & Trust, exposing confidential data. This cyberattack also affected customers of Affirm’s “buy now, pay later” service, which acknowledged that some of its customers’ data was compromised.
The cyberattack occurred in late May when an Evolve employee clicked on a malicious link. About a month later, Evolve informed Affirm of the cybersecurity breach, revealing that unauthorized access to personal and financial information had occurred. This information was disclosed in a US Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
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