Prosper data breach puts 17 million people at risk of identity theft | Malwarebytes

A data breach at peer-to-peer lending marketplace Prosper on September 2, 2025, exposed the personal information of 17.6 million people, including Social Security numbers and other sensitive data. While Prosper assures no unauthorized account access, the stolen data poses a risk of identity theft and phishing attacks. The company is offering free credit monitoring and advises affected individuals to take precautions like changing passwords and enabling two-factor authentication.