Santander customers beware! In a major cyberattack, data belonging to millions of Santander customers and staff was accessed by unauthorized individuals. The bank confirmed the breach in mid-May, revealing that a third-party database containing customer information was compromised.
While the exact number remains unclear, reports suggest the data of up to 30 million customers across Chile, Spain, and Uruguay may be involved. This includes not only basic customer details but also potentially sensitive information like staff HR records.
Santander assures customers that no financial data, including online banking credentials or credit card details, was compromised. However, the exposed information could still be used for phishing scams or identity theft.
The bank took immediate action to contain the breach, blocking access to the compromised database and implementing additional fraud prevention measures. While Santander hasn’t commented on the hackers’ claims of selling the data, they advise customers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
This incident highlights the growing threat of cyberattacks in the financial sector. Santander assures it’s working diligently to protect customer information and encourages everyone to practice good cybersecurity hygiene.