Bank of America Customer Data Breached in Third-Party Hack
Over 57,000 customers affected by a November 2023 cybersecurity incident at Infosys McCamish.
- A data breach at Infosys McCamish, a financial software provider, compromised the personal information of 57,028 Bank of America customers.
- The breach, occurring on November 3, 2023, was caused by the ransomware group LockBit accessing Infosys McCamish's systems.
- Affected customers held deferred compensation plans, which are significant for retirement savings beyond traditional 401(k) plans.
- Bank of America provided affected customers with two-year identity theft protection.
- Experts emphasize the growing cybersecurity risks in the financial sector's supply chain and the need for enhanced security measures.