March 12, 2024 at 09:51AM EquiLend has notified employees of a data breach resulting from a January 2024 ransomware attack. The company restored client-facing services by February 5 but recently disclosed the breach’s scope to the Massachusetts OCABR. Personal data, including Social Security numbers and payroll information, was compromised. EquiLend is providing impacted individuals with … Read more
March 11, 2024 at 03:19PM EquiLend Holdings, a New York-based securities lending platform, suffered a January ransomware attack resulting in stolen employee data. The firm confirmed that some systems were taken offline to contain the breach, despite initially not specifying the incident’s nature. EquiLend stated that client services have resumed, with no evidence of client … Read more
February 6, 2024 at 10:58AM Global securities finance tech company EquiLend recently recovered from a ransomware attack, disrupting its systems for nearly two weeks. Known for its Next Generation Trading platform, EquiLend transacts $113.5 billion daily between 120+ companies across 40 markets. EquiLend restored client services but hasn’t commented on ransom payment. Data safety is … Read more
January 25, 2024 at 11:48AM EquiLend, a Wall Street fintech firm, is working to restore its systems after a cyberattack. The attack resulted in portions of the company’s systems being taken offline, prompting EquiLend to launch an investigation and work with external cybersecurity firms to restore services. The nature and extent of the attack, as … Read more
January 24, 2024 at 11:40AM Global financial technology firm EquiLend faced a cyberattack resulting in system disruptions and unauthorized network access. The company is working to restore affected services, engaging third-party experts for investigation. A recent acquisition by U.S. private equity firm WCAS is pending, with an additional $200 million investment committed. EquiLend’s Next Generation … Read more