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PayPal Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Info of 100 Customers

2/23/2026

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Summary

Story summary

PayPal disclosed a data breach affecting about 100 customers caused by a coding error in its Working Capital loan application.
The breach exposed names, Social Security numbers (SSNs), and business details from July 1 to December 13, 2025.
PayPal discovered the issue on December 12, 2025.
PayPal notified affected users on February 10, 2026.
PayPal rolled back the faulty code.

History

Historical Context

In 2017, Equifax suffered a significant data breach, compromising the personal information of 147.9 million Americans, along with millions of British and Canadian citizens. Discovered in July but disclosed in September, the breach led to a $700 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in 2019, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures in financial technology.

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Story summary

PayPal disclosed a data breach affecting about 100 customers caused by a coding error in its Working Capital loan application.
The breach exposed names, Social Security numbers (SSNs), and business details from July 1 to December 13, 2025.
PayPal discovered the issue on December 12, 2025.
PayPal notified affected users on February 10, 2026.
PayPal rolled back the faulty code.

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