PeoplesBank

PeoplesBank has disclosed a data breach affecting 23,731 individuals. Details about what data was compromised and how the breach occurred have not been made available, but the bank's disclosure means affected customers are likely being notified. The breach adds to a growing list of financial institutions reporting cybersecurity incidents involving customer data.

PeoplesBank has disclosed a data breach affecting IDScan.net, an identity-verification vendor it works with. The incident reportedly exposed customer identity information handled by the third-party provider. Details about how many people were affected and what data was taken have not yet been made fully clear, and the breach adds to growing concerns about security risks from suppliers in the financial sector.