After a data breach occurred at a third-party provider, the financial service provider American Express informed its customers. “We became aware that a third-party provider contracted by numerous retailers had unauthorized access to their system,” says a customer information document aimed at customers in the USA. American Express did not say which third party provider it was.
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It is also possible that customer account information has been leaked. Data that could be affected includes American Express Card account numbers, names, and other information such as card expiration dates.
“Systems not compromised”
The financial services provider tells BleepingComputer that the supervisory authorities have already been notified. In addition, customers would not have to bear the costs if fraudsters made purchases with their credit cards. American Express' systems were not compromised and the message was merely a “precautionary measure.”
As soon as there is further information, the company will provide further information. According to American Express, affected customers will receive letters. According to American Express, customers should be vigilant, activate notifications about account activity and report fraud or suspected fraud in the security center.
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