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.

CybersecurityInnovation

Women-Led Cybersecurity Firm Unit 221B Secures $5M to Combat Cross-Platform Crime

A women-led cybersecurity company is transforming threat intelligence by focusing on active disruption of criminal networks. Unit 221B’s unique approach has already supported high-profile Department of Justice investigations and corporate security operations.

Redefining Cybersecurity Leadership

In a field traditionally dominated by men, May Chen-Contino is leading a transformation in how cybersecurity companies approach global threats, according to industry reports. As CEO of Unit 221B, she heads a women-led firm that helps enterprises and law enforcement combat criminals operating across both digital and physical realms. The company recently secured a $5 million seed funding round led by J2 Ventures, positioning it for expansion in the rapidly growing threat-intelligence market.