California-based Tri Counties Bank reports data breach
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Tri Counties Bank, a Northern California-based bank with branches in the Central Valley, disclosed a data breach that originated from a February incident, potentially impacting customers' private information.
The bank initially detected suspicious activity on its computer network on February 7, prompting the shutdown of networked systems, although it led to inconveniences, including late fees for some customers.
A subsequent data review revealed that certain data were possibly exposed
- names,
- Social Security numbers,
- driver's license numbers,
- financial account information,
- health insurance details
Account balances, transactions, and user IDs were unaffected.
No details are disclosed about the number of affected individuals nor the nature of the incident.
Despite finding no evidence of identity theft or fraud linked to the incident, the bank is taking precautions by notifying affected individuals. Tri Counties Bank has informed federal law enforcement, cooperated with their investigation, and is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring services.
