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FinWise Bank hit by network compromise

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FinWise Bank disclosed a data security incident in which a former employee accessed data after their employment ended, putting customer information at risk. The breach affected American First Finance customers and involved files containing full names and other personal data elements. The incident was dated to May 31, 2024 and later disclosed in September 2025, with FinWise saying it strengthened controls and offered credit monitoring. The matter also escalated to multiple class-action lawsuits.

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  1. 15.09.2025 21:18 2 articles · 8mo ago

    Former employee accesses FinWise data after employment ends

    Untyped Phase

    A former FinWise Bank employee accessed FinWise data after employment ended on May 31, 2024, exposing sensitive files linked to American First Finance customers.

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  2. 15.09.2025 21:18 2 articles · 8mo ago

    FinWise and American First Finance disclose 689,000-customer breach

    Initial Disclosure

    On September 15, 2025, FinWise Bank and American First Finance disclosed to the Maine Attorney General's office that the May 31, 2024 data security incident affected data for 689,000 American First Finance customers, with files containing full names and other personal data elements accessed; FinWise said it launched an investigation with outside cybersecurity professionals, strengthened internal controls, offered 12 months of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services, and faced multiple class-action lawsuits.

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