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February 20, 2026 at 13:12 UTC
PayPal discloses data breach that exposed user info for 6 months
By Sergiu Gatlan
AI Summary
PayPal disclosed a data breach caused by a software error in loan applications that exposed customers' Social Security numbers and other sensitive personal information for nearly 6 months in 2025. The extended exposure window highlights the risks of undetected software vulnerabilities in financial services platforms.
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