Klarna, one of Sweden’s leading fintech companies, has suffered a massive data breach that exposed the personal information of millions of customers worldwide. The breach included sensitive data such as names, addresses, and credit card information. Klarna has launched an internal investigation and informed affected customers, urging them to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity.
“We deeply regret the inconvenience and stress this breach has caused,” said Klarna’s CEO, Sebastian Siemiatkowski.
This incident has sparked a debate about cybersecurity practices in fintech companies.