PayPal Discloses Data Breach Exposing Users' Personal Information

📌 PayPal disclosed a data breach affecting customers due to a software error in a loan application. The incident exposed sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers, for nearly six months in 2023. The breach was attributed to a technical flaw rather than a cyberattack. PayPal notified impacted users but did not specify the exact number of affected individuals. The exposure duration suggests prolonged unauthorized access to unsecured data. No further technical details about the software error were provided.