---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001903596-22-000408"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "NWPP"
cik: "0001163389"
company_name: "NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES INC"
filed_at: "2022-06-29T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-24T22:17:20.132318+00:00"
event_type: "cyber"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# New Peoples Bank discloses cybersecurity incident; customer data potentially accessed

## Summary
- Unauthorized access gained on June 9, discovered June 15; systems restored and operations resumed.
- Personal info of customers, shareholders, employees may have been accessed: SSNs, DL numbers, account info, electronic signatures.
- Third-party cybersecurity firm engaged; law enforcement and regulators notified.
- Affected individuals offered one-year complimentary Experian IdentityWorks membership.
- Dedicated call center (855-516-3784) established; bank enhancing security protocols.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001903596-22-000408
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: NWPP
- cik: 0001163389
- company_name: NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES INC
- filed_at: 2022-06-29T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: cyber
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1163389/000190359622000408/0001903596-22-000408-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1163389/000190359622000408/sfsnwpp8k062922.htm

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