Figure Technology Suffers Data Breach After Social Engineering Attack
- Figure Technology confirmed a data breach due to a social engineering attack on an employee.
- The hacking group ShinyHunters claimed responsibility, releasing 2.5 gigabytes of stolen data.
- Stolen files reportedly include names, addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers.
- Figure is offering free credit monitoring to affected individuals and has blocked further unauthorized access.
- The breach is part of a larger campaign targeting companies using Okta for single sign-on services.
Figure Technology announced it experienced a data breach following a social engineering attack that compromised customer information such as names and addresses. The incident was part of a broader campaign by the hacking group ShinyHunters against companies using Okta’s single sign-on services.
In response to the breach affecting its customers’ personal data, Figure is providing free credit monitoring and enhancing security measures to prevent future incidents.(Source)
