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    Finastra Technology, Inc. Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Finastra Technology, Inc..
    • Discovered on October 31, 2024.
    • Possible data exposed: Social Security Number, Financial Account Information, Date of Birth, Full Name, Mailing Address, Email, Phone Number.
    • Affects individuals in: Texas, South Carolina, New Hampshire, Maine, Montana, Massachusetts, California, Iowa, Vermont.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

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    Detailed summary

    Finastra Technology, Inc. experienced a data breach where unauthorized access occurred between October 31 and November 8, 2024, affecting an internal Secure File Transfer Platform (SFTP). The company discovered the breach on November 7, 2024, and subsequently notified law enforcement, including the FBI. An unknown third party using compromised credentials was responsible for the access, and a hacker alias "abyss0" claimed to be selling 400GB of stolen data.

    The breach exposed sensitive data for more than 800,000 individuals across the United States. Confirmed data types include Social Security numbers (SSNs), financial account information, dates of birth, full names, mailing addresses, and email/phone details. No protected health information (PHI) was reportedly involved. Written notification letters to affected individuals began on July 3, 2025. Finastra offered 24 months of complimentary identity monitoring via Experian IdentityWorks, credit monitoring, and access to a dedicated call center.

    More details about this incident may become public over time, and notification processes can sometimes be delayed.

    Data possibly involved

    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Financial Account Information
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Full Name
    • Mailing Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Email
      Increases risk of phishing attacks and account takeovers
    • Phone Number
      May be used for SIM swapping or targeted scam calls

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    F

    Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

    Breach Occurred

    Oct 31, 2024

    Company Discovered

    Nov 7, 2024

    Regulator Notified

    Jul 3, 2025

    Consumers Notified

    Jul 3, 2025

    7 days to discover
    238 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Complete

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Current

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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    Case Status:
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