Hackers Expose Data of 1.2 Million Heights Finance Customers in Third-Party Cloud Breach

Hackers exposed the personal and financial data of over 1.2 million Heights Finance customers following a breach of a third-party cloud platform. Heights Finance is a U.S.-based consumer finance company specializing in personal loans and lending services, primarily serving customers with limited access to traditional bank credit. The breach compromised sensitive customer information, though specific technical details, such as the affected cloud provider or exact timeline, were not disclosed. No CVE IDs or precise dates were mentioned in the report. The incident highlights the risks associated with third-party service providers in handling financial data.