Blockchain Lender Figure Hit by Hackers

Figure Technology, a company operating in the blockchain lending sector, has publicly acknowledged experiencing a significant data breach. This security incident was reportedly initiated through a social engineering attack targeting an employee, which allowed unauthorized individuals to access and exfiltrate a limited selection of company files.

The hacking collective known as ShinyHunters has since claimed responsibility for the breach. They stated that Figure refused to meet their ransom demands, leading them to publish approximately 2.5 gigabytes of allegedly stolen data. This data reportedly includes customers' full names, home addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers, raising serious privacy concerns for those affected.