1. PNC is under investigation for a data breach affecting 740,000 customers. 2. Sensitive information, including Social Security numbers, was compromised. 3. Customers may seek legal damages due to potential identity theft. 4. PNC notified affected customers and relevant authorities promptly. 5. Cybercriminals claimed to possess and sell the stolen data.
Data breaches can lead to significant reputational damage and financial losses. Historical examples show stock prices dropping after breaches, affecting overall market trust.
The breach affects a large customer base and compromises sensitive data, leading to potential lawsuits and sanctions.
Immediate fear of financial penalties and reputation impacts are prevalent after breaches. Recovery might take longer based on handling and mitigation efforts.
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Schubert Jonckheer & Kolbe LLP is investigating a data breach that led to unauthorized access to the sensitive information of 740,000 customers of PNC Financial Services ("PNC"), a Pennsylvania-based bank with 2,200 branches nationwide.
On or around September 2025, an unauthorized actor accessed files containing sensitive data. This data was leaked to a client as well. On September 7, 2025, cybercriminal group Market Exchange claimed that it acquired and planned to sell 740,000 records belonging to PNC in its possession. PNC began emailing notice letters to customers on or around September 10, 2025, and disclosed the breach to the Office of the Massachusetts Attorney General on or around September 16, 2025.
The following information may have been compromised in the breach: names, addresses, account numbers, and Social Security numbers.
If your personal information was impacted by this incident, you may be at risk of identity theft and other serious violations of your privacy. As a result, you may be entitled to money damages and an injunction requiring changes to PNC's cybersecurity practices.
If you received notification of this data breach or are a customer of PNC Financial Services and wish to obtain additional information about your legal rights, please contact us today or visit our website at https://www.classactionlawyers.com/pncfinancialservices.
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