Wedbush Securities Data Breach: SSNs Exposed
By Join The Case · Published December 13, 2025 · Updated December 13, 2025 · 7 min read
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Dapeer Law, P.A., a top-rated class action law firm, is investigating the Wedbush Securities data breach. If you received notice that your information was exposed during this breach, you may be entitled to compensation. It's free to join our investigation to see if we can help you recover.

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Wedbush Securities Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation

Wedbush Securities clients were recently notified that unauthorized actors accessed certain account records during a two-month period in 2025. If you received a breach letter, you may qualify for complimentary credit monitoring and could pursue compensation for any resulting harm.

Act now: review the facts, enroll in the free protections, and explore your legal options below.

Key Details of the Wedbush Securities Breach

  • Incident window: May 17 – July 11 2025
  • Discovered: July 11 2025
  • Consumer notices mailed: November 20 2025
  • Reported to CA Attorney General: December 12 2025
  • Systems involved: Misconfigured, web-facing internal application
  • Data types exposed: Name, Social Security number, financial institution name, and account number
  • Free services offered: 12-month single-bureau credit monitoring, credit report/score, and fraud assistance through Cyberscout (a TransUnion company)

Timeline of Events

Wedbush Securities Inc. (Wedbush Securities) provided the following chronology:

  • May 17 2025: First potential unauthorized access to the misconfigured application
  • July 11 2025: Internal discovery of the misconfiguration; immediate containment and investigation launched
  • July 11 – August 28 2025: Forensic review and data analysis to identify affected records
  • August 28 2025: Determination that personal information was present in the exposed data set
  • November 20 2025: Individual notification letters dispatched to impacted clients
  • December 12 2025: Incident reported to the California Attorney General

Information Exposed

The review identified that the following personal data elements could have been viewed or copied:

  • Name
  • Social Security number
  • Financial institution name
  • Account number

Wedbush Securities states it is unaware of any misuse of this information as of the notification date.

Company Response

The firm reported that it:

  • Secured the affected application immediately upon discovery
  • Engaged external data-privacy specialists to investigate and analyze the incident
  • Notified law enforcement
  • Is reviewing internal policies and procedures to strengthen future safeguards
  • Is offering impacted clients one-year credit monitoring and fraud assistance through Cyberscout

What Impacted Clients Can Do Now

  • Enroll in the complimentary Cyberscout credit-monitoring service using the instructions in your letter.
  • Closely review account statements and credit reports for any unfamiliar activity.
  • Place a fraud alert or credit freeze with the bureaus if you detect suspicious transactions.
  • Retain all breach-related correspondence; it may be needed for future claims.
  • Consult with a data-breach attorney to understand additional rights or compensation avenues.

Legal Options and Potential Claims

Data-breach laws entitle consumers to remedies when companies fail to adequately protect personal information. Affected Wedbush Securities clients may be able to:

  • Seek reimbursement for unreimbursed fraud or identity-theft expenses
  • Request statutory damages where permitted under state law
  • Pursue injunctive relief requiring heightened security controls

To learn whether you are eligible to join a Wedbush Securities data-breach lawsuit or settlement, speak with qualified counsel promptly after receiving your notice.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I received a data breach letter from Wedbush Securities — what should I do?
Follow the enrollment instructions for the free Cyberscout credit monitoring, monitor your financial accounts, and consider consulting with a breach-law attorney about your rights.
What information did the Wedbush Securities breach expose?
The incident may have exposed your name, Social Security number, financial institution name, and account number.
Did Wedbush Securities offer credit monitoring, and for how long?
Yes. The company is providing complimentary single-bureau credit monitoring, credit score/report, and fraud-assistance services for 12 months through Cyberscout.
How many people were affected by the Wedbush Securities data breach?
The total number of impacted individuals has not been disclosed in the official notice.
How do I submit a claim related to the Wedbush Securities data breach?
Retain your breach notice, document any fraud-related costs, and speak with an attorney handling Wedbush Securities data-breach claims to determine eligibility and next steps.
Am I eligible to join a lawsuit against Wedbush Securities?
If you received a breach notification, you may qualify. Eligibility often depends on factors such as state of residence and proof of data compromise. Legal counsel can confirm your status.
How can I get the official breach notice (PDF) for Wedbush Securities?
You can download it directly from the California Attorney General website using the button above or this link.

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