PayPal SSN Exposure Lasting Six Months — February 2026
A code change at PayPal allowed unauthorized access to Social Security Numbers and account details for approximately six months before discovery in February 2026.
- Social Security Numbers
- Account metadata
- Linked-account details
A misconfigured code change at PayPal allowed unauthorized access to Social Security Numbers and linked-account details for approximately six months before discovery in February 2026. The exposure window means the dataset has likely already circulated through underground channels.
SSN exposure is the worst kind for identity-theft cascades. Combined with the email and account metadata in this incident, attackers have everything they need to open credit, file fraudulent tax returns, or impersonate the victim across financial services. Enable a credit freeze immediately if you have a PayPal account that may have been affected.
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