Citi says cyber hack breached bank card data
US LENDER Citigroup has admitted computer hackers had breached its network and accessed the data of about 200,000 bank card holders in North America, the latest in a string of cyber attacks on high-profile companies.
Citi said the names of customers, account numbers and contact information, including email addresses, were viewed in the breach.
The bank joins a growing number of companies that have suffered cyber attacks.
Japanese technology firm Sony had its Playstation network hacked, and drew criticism for a delay in telling account holders their information had been stolen.
Internet giant Google last week revealed a major attack on its Gmail accounts targeting, among others, US government officials. Google said the attack appeared to originate in China.
“During routine monitoring, we recently discovered unauthorised access to Citi’s Account Online in the US. A limited number – roughly one per cent – of Citi bankcard customers’ account information was viewed,” the bank said.
“We are contacting customers whose information was impacted.”