BMO Bank reports Data Breach exposing customer data
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BMO Bank headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, reported a data breach in which certain data at BMO was accessible to an unauthorized entity. BMO has not released a notice on its official website regarding the incident, and the only public report is to the Attorney General of Texas.
Upon discovering the unauthorized access to sensitive consumer data, BMO Bank diligently examined the compromised files to ascertain the leaked information and identify the affected consumers. The breached information may vary from person to person but could encompass details like:
- name,
- Social Security number,
- address,
- date of birth.
The specific cause of the data breach as well as the number of affected individuals is not disclosed.
To ensure affected individuals were informed promptly, on September 20, 2023, BMO Bank initiated the dispatch of data breach letters to those impacted by the recent security incident. These letters are designed to furnish victims with a detailed account of the compromised information relevant to them.
