A sophisticated cyberattack on one of America's largest banks has compromised the personal and financial data of approximately 50 million customers, making it the largest bank breach in U.S. history.
What Was Stolen
- Full names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth
- Account numbers and routing numbers
- Transaction history for the past 3 years
- Credit card numbers (encrypted, but encryption key status unclear)
- Home addresses and phone numbers
The Attack
Attackers exploited a zero-day vulnerability in a third-party payment processing system. The breach went undetected for 6 weeks before an internal security team flagged unusual data exfiltration patterns.
What Customers Should Do Now
Freeze your credit at all three bureaus immediately (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion). Monitor your bank statements daily. Change passwords and enable two-factor authentication on all financial accounts.
The bank is offering 3 years of free identity monitoring and has set up a dedicated hotline. Class-action lawsuits have already been filed.
