Hackers Allegedly Leak HSBC USA Customer and Financial Information

A threat actor has claimed responsibility for breaching HSBC USA, the American division of the global investment bank and financial services holding company.

The cybercriminal posted an extensive database for sale on underground forums, alleging it contains fresh and comprehensive customer data stolen from the financial institution.

Massive Collection of Sensitive Customer Data

According to the threat actor’s claims, the compromised database includes a significant volume of highly sensitive customer information.

The allegedly exfiltrated data encompasses full names, physical addresses, Social Security Numbers, dates of birth, and multiple phone numbers including mobile, home, and work contact details. Email addresses were also reportedly exposed in the breach.

The scope of the alleged breach extends far beyond basic contact information. The threat actor claims the database contains critical financial data including bank account numbers, full transaction histories, and current account balances ...