Wells Fargo Data Breach Confirmed, Exposes Mortgage Info

Wells Fargo has confirmed a data breach exposing the personal information, including names and mortgage account numbers, of two clients. The breach occurred when an employee transferred information to their personal account, breaching company policy. In response, Wells Fargo is offering affected customers a complimentary two-year subscription to Experian IdentityWorks5M for identity theft detection and has established a dedicated Customer Advocacy Support Team. The exact timeline and the duration of unauthorized access to data remains undisclosed.