Umpqua Bank Data Breach

NOTICE: If you received a MOVEIT CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT email from Umpqua Bank, contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential Case Evaluation form here.

On or about June 22, 2023, Umpqua Bank sent a Notice of Security Incident (“Breach Email”) via email to victims of Umpqua Bank in relation to the global MOVEit data breach informing them that their Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”), was obtained by hackers during a cyber-attack (“Data Breach”) that took place on or about June 2023.

On June 22, 2023, Umpqua Bank stated “On June 21, 2023, our investigation revealed that unauthorized access to the names and social security numbers or tax identification numbers of a segment of consumer and small business customers occurred due to the third-party technology service provider’s use of MOVEit.” The Data Breach likely has impacted Umpqua Bank customers who have recently opened new accounts, taken out loans, or obtained new services. As a result of the Data Breach, unauthorized third parties were purportedly able to access full names, Social Security numbers, and tax identification numbers.

Umpqua Bank recently completed a merger with Columbia Bank this year and assists consumers with personal, business, and commercial banking along with wealth management. Umpqua Bank currently has 340 plus branches, more than 5,000 employees and branches in the following states: California, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Colorado, Arizona, Nevada, and Utah and assets in excess of $50 billion.
If you received an email from Umpqua Bank about the Cybersecurity Iincident then you were likely impacted by the Data Breach.

WHAT INFORMATION IS INVOLVED?

According to Umpqua Bank the following information was exposed:

• First and Last Name
• Social Security number
• Tax Identification number(s)

This information is called your Personally Identifiable Information (“PII”). It tells others about you and is considered part of your identity. Businesses are required to secure this information or risk facing statutory penalties, among other legal penalties. Stolen PII can be used by identity thieves to engage in fraudulent activity using your identity.

NOTICE: If you received a MOVEIT CYBERSECURITY INCIDENT email from Umpqua Bank, contact the Arnold Law Firm at (916) 777-7777 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential Case Evaluation form here.