YouLend US LLC Discloses Data Breach Exposing Personal Information
On June 9, 2026, YouLend US LLC, a financial services provider specializing in embedded financing for e-commerce platforms, detected unauthorized access to its computer network. The company launched an investigation with external cybersecurity experts, confirming that an unauthorized party had breached its systems between June 5 and June 9, 2026.
The incident exposed sensitive personal data, including names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. YouLend reported the breach to the California Attorney General on July 15, 2026, and began notifying affected individuals the same day.
In response, YouLend is offering 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Cyberscout. Affected individuals can enroll using a unique code provided in their notification letters. A dedicated support line (1-844-671-5730) and a mailing address for written inquiries have also been established.
The breach highlights ongoing risks to financial service providers handling sensitive consumer data.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/data-breach/youlend-2026
YouLend cybersecurity rating report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/youlend
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'description': 'YouLend US LLC, a financial services provider specializing in '
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