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A fintech company named Marquis has informed over 700 U.S. banks and credit unions about a ransomware attack that compromised customer data. The breach, confirmed in August, involved hackers stealing sensitive information like Social Security numbers and financial details. At least 400,000 individuals are affected, with Texas reporting the highest number of impacted residents. Marquis attributed the attack to a zero-day vulnerability in its SonicWall firewall, which was exploited by unknown hackers. The company has not disclosed whether it paid a ransom or received direct communication from the attackers.
Key facts
- Marquis, a Texas-based fintech firm, notified over 700 banking clients about a data breach linked to a ransomware attack.
- The breach affected at least 400,000 people, with Texas reporting the largest number of impacted residents (354,000).
- Hackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in Marquis’ SonicWall firewall to steal customer data, including Social Security numbers.
- The attack compromised sensitive information such as names, dates of birth, and financial account details.
- Marquis has not disclosed the total number of affected individuals or confirmed if a ransom was paid.
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#customer data #cybersecurity #cybersecurity breach #Data Breach #financial institutions #fintech #Marquis breach #ransomware attack #SonicWall #zero-day exploit
