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PayPal security incident history

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As of Oct 26, 2026, Vendor History found 2 state breach notices for PayPal, dated Jan 18, 2023. The most recent breach notice or SEC filing was on Jan 18, 2023. Sources checked: the California and Washington Attorney General breach lists and SEC EDGAR (Form 8-K, Item 1.05).

Breach notices and SEC cyber filings

  1. Breach notice

    PayPal, Inc. filed a data breach notice with the California Attorney General. Breach date(s) listed: 12/06/2022.

    Source: California Attorney General

  2. Breach notice

    PayPal, Inc. filed a data breach notice with the Washington Attorney General. Cause listed: Cyberattack: Other. Washington residents affected: 890.

    Source: Washington Attorney General (record) · all Washington notices

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