Pathward, N.A. has disclosed a data breach to the Montana Attorney General, revealing that unauthorized electronic access may have compromised Spruce account holders’ personal and financial data. Impacted individuals are urged to remain vigilant by monitoring financial statements, updating passwords, and staying alert to phishing attempts. For more information, visit our guide on how to protect your information after a data breach and minimize potential harm.
Pathward N.A. Data Breach Details
Pathward, N.A. discovered the security breach on August 2, 2024, and immediately took action to mitigate the incident. The company terminated unauthorized access, launched an internal investigation, and implemented additional security measures. Findings from the investigation indicate that unauthorized access to Spruce accounts may have occurred between June 29 and August 4, 2024.
To support affected individuals, Pathward is providing a complimentary 12-month identity protection service through IDX, a ZeroFox Company. This service includes:
- Credit and CyberScan monitoring
- A $1,000,000 identity theft insurance reimbursement policy
- Fully managed identity theft recovery services
While the full extent of the breach is still under investigation, Pathward urges customers to remain vigilant and take proactive steps to safeguard their personal and financial information.
What Information Was Compromised?
The compromised data potentially includes:
- Names
- Addresses
- Social Security numbers
- Financial information (e.g., bank account numbers, credit and debit card details)
