SEC confirms data breach involving digital platform users

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has confirmed a possible data breach involving users of its digital platforms.

However, according to the agency, some of the users’ data may have been compromised due to either malware infections or unauthorized access to their personal devices. Nevertheless, the number of affected individuals is still unknown and undisclosed by the SEC at the moment.

The exposed information may include user names, usernames, email addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, addresses, genders, and tax identification numbers (TINs).

SEC assured the public that no passwords, changes in the data, or any company-related information has been compromised.

The agency recommended users to change passwords, scan their devices, and beware of any suspicious messages.

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