Mission Bank Data Breach Investigation

Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Mission Bancorp data breach.

If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.

About Mission Bancorp

Mission Bancorp, founded in 1998 and operating under the name Mission Bank, is a financial institution committed to providing banking services to its clients throughout California.

What Happened?

On December 2, 2024, Mission Bank experienced a network security incident where an unauthorized party gained access to certain systems within their network. Despite the bank's robust security measures, this breach resulted in the potential exposure of sensitive information. The bank's IT professionals quickly isolated the impacted systems and engaged third-party forensic specialists to investigate the incident. Law enforcement was also notified.

The types of consumer information exposed in this breach include:

• First name
• Last name
• Social Security number
• Date of birth
• Address
• Telephone number
• Driver’s license number
• State-issued identification number
• Passport number
• Financial account number

Mission Bank has assured that their core banking systems, account balances, transactions, and online banking credentials were not affected by this incident.

Your Rights and Next Steps

If you suspect your information was compromised in this breach, there are several steps you can take to protect yourself:

1. Enroll in Credit Monitoring: Mission Bank offers complimentary credit monitoring services through TransUnion. You must enroll within 90 days from the date of the notification letter.
2. Obtain Your Credit Report: You can request a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies
3. Place a Security Freeze: A security freeze can prevent new credit accounts from being opened in your name without your consent. Contact the credit reporting agencies to place a freeze.
4. Set Up Fraud Alerts: Alert the credit bureaus to add a fraud alert to your credit report, which will require creditors to verify your identity before issuing new credit.
5. Monitor Your Accounts: Regularly check your financial accounts for any suspicious activity.

You May Be Entitled to Compensation

If your information was compromised in the Mission Bank data breach, you might be entitled to compensation. Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and potential entitlements. To explore your options and join a potential class action lawsuit, complete the form below.

Sources

• California Attorney General

To take action and protect your rights, fill out the form below to join the lawsuit.