In a recent notification to its loan customers, Bank of America has revealed that their personal information may have been exposed due to a data breach involving a third-party vendor.
The breach, which affects a significant number of individuals, has raised concerns over the security of sensitive customer data.
Bank of America has informed approximately 414 loan customers that their personal details, including names, addresses, phone numbers, passport numbers, Social Security numbers, and mortgage loan numbers, may have been compromised.
The breach occurred as a result of a security vulnerability at an unnamed third-party provider associated with the bank.
In response, Bank of America is offering affected customers a year of identity theft protection and credit monitoring services, as a precautionary measure.
This incident is not the first of its kind involving Bank of America. In May 2020, the bank also notified Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applicants of a data leak.
Personal data of some customers was inadvertently exposed when loan applications were uploaded to a testing platform.
Information such as business owner names, addresses, Social Security numbers, and citizenship status was potentially visible to other authorized lenders and vendors.
Bank of America’s commitment to addressing these breaches is evident in the company’s ongoing efforts to provide affected customers with complementary identity theft protection services.
For the recent breach, impacted individuals have been offered a complimentary year-long membership to a leading identity theft protection service, which aims to monitor credit and financial activities for any signs of unauthorized actions.
While the specific details of the third-party vendor involved in the latest breach remain unclear, the bank is working closely with its partners to ensure that such incidents are prevented in the future.
Customers are encouraged to monitor their financial accounts closely for any unusual activity and are reminded to take advantage of the offered protection services.
In the wake of these breaches, both Bank of America and its customers are reminded of the growing risks associated with third-party vendor relationships and the importance of robust data security measures in safeguarding sensitive personal information.
The bank continues to review its practices and security protocols to enhance data protection and prevent future breaches.
As concerns about cybersecurity remain high, consumers are urged to stay vigilant and proactive about protecting their personal information from potential threats.
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