Cyber Incident Victim: Artisans’ Bank
Date:
Aug 2025
Location:
United States of America
Summary
Artisans’ Bank experienced a data breach involving unauthorized access to sensitive customer information through a security incident at its third-party vendor, Marquis Software Solutions. The breach potentially compromised personal data including names, addresses, and Social Security numbers, impacting approximately 32,344 individuals. A law firm is investigating potential legal claims related to the incident on behalf of affected customers.
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Description
Artisans’ Bank, a Delaware-based community bank, experienced a data breach involving its third-party vendor Marquis Software Solutions. The bank was notified of the security incident on or about October 28, 2025. Marquis Software Solutions' subsequent investigation determined that an unauthorized third party potentially accessed or acquired sensitive customer data beginning as early as August 14, 2025. The compromised information included personal identifiers such as names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. Approximately 32,344 individuals were identified as potentially affected by this breach. The incident originated from systems maintained by Marquis rather than Artisans’ Bank's direct infrastructure. No specific technical details about the intrusion method or duration of unauthorized access beyond the August 14 start date were disclosed in available reports. The breach notification did not specify whether financial account details or transaction records were compromised alongside the personal identifiers.
Following discovery of the breach, the law firm Edelson Lechtzin LLP initiated an investigation into potential data privacy violations affecting Artisans’ Bank customers. The firm announced its pursuit of a class action lawsuit seeking legal remedies for individuals whose personal information was exposed. Affected customers were advised to monitor account statements and credit reports for suspicious activity, though no specific protective measures implemented by Artisans’ Bank were detailed in public statements. The breach notification timeline indicated a two-month gap between the vendor's security compromise discovery and the bank's public disclosure through legal channels. Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a national firm specializing in class actions involving data breaches and consumer fraud, publicized contact information for potentially impacted individuals while emphasizing the incident's connection to third-party vendor systems. Artisans’ Bank maintained its standard operations throughout the investigation period while facing potential legal consequences from affected customers.