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#5 BleepingComputer general 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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