Publicly traded blockchain lender Figure Technology has confirmed a significant customer data breach following a targeted social engineering attack on one of its employees. The company revealed that hackers manipulated internal access controls by deceiving a staff member, ultimately gaining entry to sensitive customer files. Unlike typical cyber intrusions involving software vulnerabilities, this incident highlights how human-targeted tactics remain one of the most effective methods for breaching even advanced financial platforms. According to the company, personal information belonging to customers may have been exposed, including names, addresses, dates of birth, and phone numbers. While Figure emphasized that it acted quickly
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