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Banco Popular de Puerto Rico Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Popular, Inc. data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Popular
Popular, Inc. is a publicly traded bank holding company and financial services group headquartered in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Through its primary brands, Banco Popular de Puerto Rico and Popular Bank, the company is the largest banking institution in Puerto Rico by assets and deposits and ranks among the top U.S. bank holding companies by total assets. The company operates in Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and several mainland U.S. states including New York, New Jersey, Florida, California and Illinois.
What Happened?
On May 15, 2026, Popular was notified by Evertec, Inc., a third-party core financial processing and information technology service provider, that Evertec had experienced a cybersecurity incident.
This incident affected certain clients, including Popular and its subsidiary Banco Popular de Puerto Rico. Evertec identified that data from their environment had been affected, though it was not specified as compromised. Popular began a cybersecurity incident response process and notified regulators.
The company has stated that affected customers will be notified directly.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed in the Popular, Inc. data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help guide you through the process and answer any questions about your rights.
To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join the lawsuit.
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