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Heights Finance Data Breach Exposes Personal Data of Over 1.2 Million Customers

Heights Finance Data Breach Exposes Personal Data of Over 1.2 Million Customers

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ThreatCluster •August 20, 2026 at 17:14 UTC

Heights Finance reported a significant data breach on August 11, 2026, affecting over 1.2 million customers. The breach occurred on May 7, 2026, when unauthorized access was gained to a third-party cloud platform storing sensitive customer data. This incident exposed personal and financial information, including Social Security numbers and bank account details. The affected individuals primarily reside in Texas, Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and South Carolina. The company is offering credit monitoring and identity protection services to those impacted. The identity of the attackers remains unknown, and the specific third-party cloud provider has not been disclosed. An investigation is ongoing with cybersecurity experts. Victims are encouraged to take legal action through mass arbitration.

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Timeline

2026-05-07
Data breach discovered
Unauthorized access to a third-party cloud platform storing customer data was detected.
Classaction
2026-08-11
Breach notice posted
Heights Finance publicly disclosed the data breach on its website, informing affected customers.
Classaction
2026-08-18
Breach impact reported
Reports indicate the breach affected over 1.2 million customers, with sensitive data exposed.
Securityaffairs.Co
2026-08-19
Credit monitoring offered
Heights Finance announced credit monitoring and identity protection services for affected customers.
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