> Filed as ransomware
Evolve Bank & Trust ransomware attack investigation
- Filed
- March 5, 2026
- Regulator
- Tennessee Attorney General
- People affected
- 7,600,000
- File status
- active
What the filing confirms
- Evolve Bank & Trust reported the incident to the TN Attorney General.
- The company describes it as “Ransomware.”
- 7,600,000 people were notified.
- Information involved: names, Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, contact information.
Still unknown
- Whether the attackers have published or sold the stolen files.
- How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.
Investigation notes
Ransomware group LockBit published data taken from Evolve Bank & Trust affecting customers and fintech partners.
What our attorneys examine
A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether Evolve Bank & Trust used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in TN.
Evolve Bank & Trust data breach questions
- How many people were affected by the Evolve Bank & Trust data breach, and what was exposed?
- Evolve Bank & Trust reported that about 7,600,000 people were affected and lists the following information as involved: names, Social Security numbers, bank account numbers, contact information. Your own letter is the best guide to what was exposed about you, since notices are usually tailored to each person.
- Is the Evolve Bank & Trust data breach letter legit or a scam?
- A notice from Evolve Bank & Trust in the mail matches the breach Evolve Bank & Trust reported to the TN Attorney General on March 5, 2026, which covers about 7,600,000 people. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact Evolve Bank & Trust through a phone number or website you find yourself.
- Did Evolve Bank & Trust offer free credit monitoring?
- Look for an enrollment code in your Evolve Bank & Trust notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Because Social Security numbers are listed in this filing, identity monitoring and a credit freeze matter more than usual. Enrolling does not give up your right to bring a claim.
- Is there a Evolve Bank & Trust data breach class action lawsuit?
- Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against Evolve Bank & Trust. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
- What should I do after getting the Evolve Bank & Trust data breach notice?
- Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
- Do I need a Evolve Bank & Trust data breach lawyer or attorney?
- An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
- Can I sue Evolve Bank & Trust over the data breach?
- It depends on what was exposed, the law in TN and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
- How much could a Evolve Bank & Trust data breach settlement or claim be worth?
- There is no set amount, and no Evolve Bank & Trust settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. The filing lists names, Social Security numbers, bank account numbers as involved. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.
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