Mission Bank reports data breach
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A data breach is reported by Mission Bancorp, the parent organization of Mission Bank, a California-based community financial institution. The incident involved unauthorized access to the bank's computer network, leading to the exposure of sensitive customer information.
The security incident was initially detected on December 2, 2024, when Mission Bank discovered unauthorized access to portions of their computer network. In response to the incident, Mission Bank secured their systems, notified law enforcement, and engaged third-party cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation. The bank also conducted a review of the compromised files to determine the scope of the exposure and initiated their notification process to affected individuals.
The data breach exposed sensitive customer information including:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Addresses
- Telephone numbers
- Driver's license numbers
- Passport numbers
- Financial account numbers
The number of affected individuals, the attack vector or method used to gain unauthorized access, whether any ransom demands were made is not disclosed. As of January 7, 2025, the bank started sending notification letters to affected individuals,
