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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.
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