Fintech firm Betterment confirms data breach after hackers send fake crypto scam notification to users

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Betterment Confirms Data Breach Following Social Engineering Attack Fintech firm Betterment has confirmed a data breach that occurred on January 9, 2026, when hackers accessed some of its systems through a social engineering attack. The breach involved third-party platforms used by the company, compromising the personal information of an undisclosed number of customers. 8 sources 50