Bank of America has reported a serious data breach that exposed customer social security numbers and other private information due to the mishandling of documents by a third-party data destruction vendor. These documents were left unsealed outside a financial center after being scheduled for shredding. While the number of affected customers remains undisclosed, the bank emphasizes the potential risks and encourages those affected to reach out to their state Attorney General for guidance on identity theft prevention. This incident adds to a troubling pattern of data security issues at the bank, including a previous hack affecting 414 customers.
Bank of America faced a major security breach after a third-party vendor left sensitive customer documents unsealed, risking the personal information of countless clients.
Bank of America attributed the data exposure to a third-party data destruction vendor, which mishandled documents meant for secure disposal.
This latest breach follows a previous incident where a software vulnerability allowed access to private information of 414 customers, indicating systemic issues.
As a response, Bank of America advised affected customers to contact their state Attorney General's office to learn more about protecting themselves from potential identity theft.
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