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Lloyds Bank users served with stranger's accounts

Finextra • March 12, 2026

Users logging in to Lloyds, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland apps this morning have reported seeing other people's account details, including names, sort codes, spending histories back to December, and unfamiliar transactions.

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Lloyds Bank Users Exposed to Unauthorized Account Access On March 12, 2026, users of Lloyds Bank, Halifax, and Bank of Scotland reported seeing unauthorized access to other people's account details when logging into their banking apps. The exposed information included names, sort codes, spending histories dating back to December, and unfamiliar transactions. This incident appears to be a significant data exposure issue affecting multiple banks under the Lloyds Banking Group. The exact cause of the incident has not been disclosed, and there are no specific CVEs or attack vectors mentioned in the articles. The scope of the impact is currently unclear, but it raises serious concerns about data security and user privacy. As of now, the banks have not issued a public statement regarding the incident. Users are advised to monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity. The situation is ongoing, and further updates are anticipated. 2 sources 56

Lloyds Bank users served with stranger's accounts

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