Where does the Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR) case file come from?

Every entry is taken from the breach report Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR) lodged with the Massachusetts Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.

Why do the incident date and the report date differ?

Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.

What does the records-affected figure count?

It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.

Does this case file change over time?

Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

Case file

Case File: Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR) Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR) incident. The state report is dated April 16, 2025.

Timeline

April 16, 2025Report filed in MassachusettsDate the notice was lodged with the Massachusetts Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state: Massachusetts
Date reported: April 16, 2025
Receiving office: Massachusetts Attorney General

Case notes

Banco Popular de Puerto Rico, a prominent financial institution with operations in Massachusetts, filed a data security incident report with the state's Attorney General on April 16, 2025. This filing acknowledges a security event that may have impacted the personal information of individuals.

The nature of the breach, including the specific method of compromise and the categories of data involved, was not detailed in the public record available at the time of the filing. Therefore, we refer to the affected information in general terms as 'personal information' or 'your data'.

As a major banking enterprise, BPPR collects and processes extensive sensitive personal and financial data. Incidents like this highlight the persistent challenges financial institutions face in safeguarding their systems against sophisticated cyber threats.

For those who may be affected, it is advisable to monitor financial statements and credit reports for any unusual or unauthorized activity. Placing a fraud alert or a security freeze on your credit files are also proactive steps that can help protect against potential misuse of your information.

This public record serves to document the reported incident as investigations continue. Affected individuals should review any direct notifications received from Banco Popular de Puerto Rico for specific guidance.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR) case file come from?: Every entry is taken from the breach report Banco Popular de Puerto Rico (BPPR) lodged with the Massachusetts Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?: Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?: It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?: Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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