https://www.prosper.com/legal/incident-response
Prosper Marketplace, a prominent online lending platform, has announced a significant data breach that has exposed the sensitive information of its customers. The breach, which was discovered on October 12th, 2025, involved the unauthorised access of Prosper’s systems by unknown actors, leading to the compromise of personal data, including names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and financial information.
According to the company’s statement, the breach is believed to have occurred between September 1st and October 12th, 2025, and affected a substantial portion of Prosper’s customer base. The company has stated that it is working closely with law enforcement agencies and cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident and determine the full scope of the data compromise. Additionally, Prosper has committed to providing affected customers with complimentary credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to mitigate the potential risks associated with the breach.
The Prosper data breach is the latest in a string of high-profile cybersecurity incidents that have targeted financial services companies, highlighting the ongoing challenges faced by the industry in protecting sensitive customer information. Industry experts have emphasised the importance of robust security measures, regular security audits, and comprehensive incident response plans to minimise the impact of such breaches and restore public trust in the financial sector.