Securing your identity following Webster Bank data breach.
Following the Webster Bank data breach thousands of Webster Bank customers may now have their personal information for sale on the internet. A data breach of a third-party vendor, Guardian Analytics, exposed bank customers’ information.
The Connecticut Attorney General’s office says the data breach impacted 153,754 people in Connecticut. Of that group, 117,278 had their name and account number exposed. 36,476 people had their name, account number, and social security number exposed. Everyone impacted should receive a letter in the mail.
Guardian Analytics, a major third-party vendor for financial institutions and banks. The data breach exposed customers’ information, including bank accounts, Social Security numbers and other sensitive data. It is believed that the breach occurred when the vendor was hacked, leaving customers’ data vulnerable.
As with any data breach, customers are understandably concerned about the potential for fraud and other malicious activities. Banks and other financial institutions that use Guardian Analytics’ services need to take steps to ensure the security of their customers’ data. Banks should immediately contact their customers and explain the situation and offer any assistance they can provide. Customers should also be made aware of the potential risks and taught how to protect themselves from fraud.
The data breach is a reminder that cybersecurity should be a top priority for all businesses. It is essential that companies take the necessary steps to protect their customers’ data. This includes regular security updates, training staff on security measures and having a plan in place for responding to data breaches.
It is also important that companies monitor their third-party vendors closely to ensure that their security measures are up to date. Companies should also have policies in place to monitor any changes made by third-party vendors and to ensure that customer data is protected.
The Guardian Analytics data breach is a reminder that data breaches can happen to any company, regardless of size. Companies need to be vigilant in protecting their customers’ data and take all necessary steps to ensure that their customers’ data is secure.