Cybersecurity

Prosper Lending Platform Hit by Major Data Breach Exposing Millions

Peer-to-peer lending service Prosper has reportedly suffered a significant cyberattack compromising sensitive personal information of millions. The breach exposed Social Security numbers, addresses, and income levels according to data breach notification services.

Massive Data Breach at Leading Peer-to-Peer Lender

Prosper Marketplace, a prominent peer-to-peer lending platform, has reportedly experienced a substantial data breach affecting millions of customers, according to recent cybersecurity reports. Sources indicate that approximately 17.6 million individuals have had their sensitive personal information compromised in what appears to be one of the larger financial data breaches of recent years.

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UK Faces 50% Surge in Major Cyberattacks, Government Issues “Call to Arms”

The UK has experienced a 50% increase in highly significant cyberattacks over the past year, according to the National Cyber Security Centre. Officials attribute the surge to rising ransomware activity and state-sponsored threats, prompting a government “call to arms” for organizations to strengthen defenses.

UK Cybersecurity Crisis Deepens

The United Kingdom is facing a dramatic escalation in cyber threats, with a 50% increase in highly significant cyberattacks over the past year, according to reports from the National Cyber Security Centre. The NCSC’s Annual Review 2025 reveals the UK is experiencing the highest level of malicious digital activity recorded in nearly a decade, with the organization facing a new nationally significant cyber incident roughly every other day.

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UK’s Capita Fined £14 Million Over 2023 Data Breach as Regulatory Pressure Mounts

Capita has been fined £14 million for failing to protect personal data during a 2023 cyber attack, according to reports. The settlement with UK privacy regulators comes amid growing concerns about corporate cybersecurity preparedness as high-profile breaches increase across Britain.

Major Fine for Data Protection Failures

British outsourcing giant Capita has been fined £14 million (approximately $18.7 million) for failing to protect personal data during a 2023 cyber attack, according to reports from the company’s recent settlement announcement. The penalty was imposed by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), the United Kingdom‘s privacy watchdog, following an investigation into the significant cyberattack that compromised sensitive information on the company’s servers.