Point72 Asset Management Data Breach Exposes SSNs

Point72 Asset Management L.P., a global investment firm in the financial services industry, disclosed a data breach involving sensitive personal and financial information.

The breach involved two separate incidents that occurred within days of each other. The first took place on July 31, 2026, and the second occurred on Aug. 3, 2026. Point72 detected each incident within approximately one day of its occurrence.

The types of personal information exposed in the breach included Social Security numbers and financial account information.

According to a filing with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation, 28 Massachusetts residents were identified as affected by the breach. Point72 notified affected individuals through written notice.

Point72 Asset Management's response to the breach

Point72 is providing free identity monitoring services through Kroll to affected individuals.

Individuals who received a notification letter can activate their identity monitoring services by visiting Kroll's enrollment page. Each letter includes a unique membership number that is required for activation, along with a specific deadline by which individuals must enroll to receive the monitoring services.

The company also advised individuals to remain vigilant and to carefully review their online accounts, financial accounts, account statements and free credit reports for any suspicious activity.

Point72 has established a dedicated phone line to assist those who have questions or need help related to the breach. Affected individuals can call 844-971-8640, Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Eastern Time, excluding major U.S. holidays.