Prosper
HighThe September 2025 Prosper breach exposed 17.6M email addresses and associated sensitive information.
- Records exposed
- 17,605,276 records
- Breach date
- Breach Sep 1, 2025
- Last update
- Updated Oct 16, 2025
What data was exposed?
Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.
Why does this breach matter?
In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.
In September 2025, the financial services company Prosper disclosed a data breach caused by unauthorized access to their systems, exposing sensitive customer information such as email addresses, Social Security numbers, and financial details. The company stated that customer transactions and funds remained secure, and operations were unaffected. Affected individuals were advised to follow protective measures recommended in Prosper's official communications.
Impact Analysis
Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.
- User Impact
- Compromise of sensitive personal and financial data.
- Business Impact
- Reputational damage and loss of trust among clients.
- Affected Sectors
- Financial Services
- Geographic Impact
- United States
What You Should Do
Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.
If You Were Affected
- •Monitor credit reports and bank statements for unusual activity.
- •Consider implementing a credit freeze to prevent unauthorized loans.
- •Update passwords and enable two-factor authentication on related accounts.
Preventive Measures
- •Regularly update software and implement robust authentication measures.
- •Educate employees on recognizing phishing and social engineering attempts.
- •Periodically audit information security protocols and access controls.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.
Attribution
Additional attribution provided with the breach record.
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