SouthStar Bank reports data breach caused by phishing attack
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SouthStar Bank has reported a data breach resulting from a phishing attack that compromised sensitive consumer information. SouthStar Bank, headquartered in Moulton, Texas, provides various financial services, including personal and business checking and savings accounts, mortgages, loans, and credit cards.
The breach was caused by a phishing email targeting the bank's employees. SouthStar Bank discovered the phishing attack on November 6, 2023. The investigation confirmed that there was unauthorized access of one employee's email account from October 27, 2023, to November 6, 2023.
The compromised data includes:
- Names,
- Social Security numbers,
- Financial account information.
No details are disclosed about the number of affected individuals.
