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Figure Confirms Breach Following Social Engineering Attack as ShinyHunters Publishes Alleged Customer Data

The lender says investigators are determining which files were affected.

Overview

  • Figure says a compromised employee account allowed the download of a limited number of files.
  • ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, said a ransom was refused, and posted about 2.5 GB of alleged data.
  • Reporters who reviewed samples saw customers’ names, home addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers.
  • The company says it blocked the activity, engaged a forensic firm, began notifying affected individuals, and is offering complimentary credit monitoring.
  • A ShinyHunters member told TechCrunch the incident is part of a broader campaign targeting Okta single sign-on customers, naming Harvard and the University of Pennsylvania.