MoneyGram Confirms Data Breach Affecting Customer Information
MoneyGram has confirmed that hackers breached its systems and stole sensitive customer data and transaction information during a cyberattack last month, as reported by TechCrunch.
On Monday, the company announced that an unauthorized third party accessed and acquired personal details from customers during the breach that occurred on September 20. This incident resulted in a week-long outage that affected both its website and app.
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The attack compromised a wide range of customer data, including:
- Names
- Phone numbers
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- National ID numbers
Additionally, hackers accessed transaction details, which included transaction dates, amounts, and, in some cases, criminal data of certain customers.
As of now, MoneyGram is in the early stages of investigating the breach and has not disclosed the number of customers affected. The company has notified UK data protection authorities about the incident in compliance with legal requirements.
- Breach Date: September 20
- Data Compromised: Personal details and transaction information
- Impact: Week-long outage of website and app
- Investigation Status: Ongoing; number of affected customers not yet disclosed
The incident highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks in the financial sector and underscores the importance of robust security measures to protect sensitive customer information.
