Major Financial Institutions Face Data Leaks: Exposed Information Includes Names, Social Security Numbers, and Bank Account Details of 1,890 Individuals
In a series of recent data breaches, sensitive personal information of Texas residents has been compromised. While these breaches do not involve traditional banks directly, they affect individuals with financial and medical information that could be used for identity theft or financial fraud.
On July 3, 2025, Western Alliance Bank, with nearly $83 billion in consolidated assets, reported a data breach that impacted 1,222 Texans. The stolen information includes names, addresses, social security numbers, driver's license numbers, account numbers, credit card numbers, debit card numbers, and birth dates. The scope of the breach remains unknown as the notification does not include the number of out-of-state residents that were impacted. In a separate filing, Western Alliance Bank reported that an unauthorized actor exploited a vulnerability in a third-party file transfer software system, stealing information from 21,899 customers.
Another Texas-based bank, Peoples Bank, based in Lubbock, reported a data breach that affected 668 people in the state. The stolen information includes names, addresses, social security numbers, driver's license numbers, account numbers, credit card numbers, debit card numbers, medical information, and birth dates.
Earlier this month, on July 19, 2024, the Texas Centers for Infectious Disease Associates (TCIDA) detected unauthorized access through a third-party billing vendor's system, exposing sensitive patient data. Approximately 19,776 individuals were affected, mostly patients of TCIDA clinics in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The information stolen includes names, Social Security numbers, birth dates, medical record numbers, driver’s license numbers, health insurance numbers (including Medicare and Medicaid), and detailed medical and treatment information.
In a separate incident, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) reported a data breach on May 12, 2025. A compromised account was used to improperly access and download nearly 300,000 crash reports from the Crash Records Information System (CRIS). The personal information included in crash reports such as first and last names, mailing and physical addresses, driver license numbers, license plate numbers, car insurance policy numbers, and other related data were stolen.
As these breaches underscore the importance of vigilance, Texas residents are advised to monitor their personal financial and medical information closely. It is advisable to remain vigilant for notifications related to these breaches and take advantage of any offered credit monitoring and identity protection services.
Meanwhile, in the world of finance and technology, significant events continue to unfold. The Open Platform achieved a $1 billion valuation, making it the first Unicorn in the Web 3.0 ecosystem on Telegram. In the cryptocurrency market, various assets saw significant fluctuations, with one asset experiencing a 99% increase, another a 2.42% increase, a third a 0.98% increase, a fourth a 2.52% increase, and a fifth a 2.23% increase. Nexo became the first-ever digital asset and wealth partner of the DP World Tour, launching the Nexo Golf Championship. The number-one DeFi protocol on Aptos, Echo, launched a Token Generation Event on July 2, 2025.
In other news, JPMorgan is planning to launch a USD-backed deposit token on Base as Coinbase's layer-2 scaler rolls out support for Cardano and Litecoin. Oasis Protocol Foundation launched ROFL Mainnet - a verifiable off-chain compute framework powering AI applications on July 2, 2025. P2P.org introduced native ETH staking to Ledger Live globally on July 3, 2025. PrimeXBT launched 'Trade As VIP' campaign offering 70% off trading fees.
In legal developments, a judge rejected a joint bid from Ripple and the SEC to reduce the company's previously ordered fine, causing XRP's price to dip. A TD Bank employee was charged for accepting bribes to open 140 fraudulent accounts for unknown individuals by the U.S. Department of Justice.
These developments serve as a reminder of the dynamic and evolving landscape of the financial and technological sectors. As always, it is crucial to stay informed and take necessary precautions to protect personal information and investments.
- Despite the recent data breaches affecting Texas residents, it's interesting to note that the cryptocurrency market, such as the Open Platform achieving a $1 billion valuation, continues to show significant growth.
- In the world of finance, JPMorgan is planning to launch a USD-backed deposit token, while in the cryptocurrency sphere, altcoins like Echo has launched a Token Generation Event. These events underscore the dynamic and evolving landscape of both traditional and digital finance, reminding us of the importance of staying informed and protective of our investments.
