Bank of America Data Breach

Bank of America has filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party accessed sensitive consumer information. On October 1, 2024, Bank of America (BofA) was alerted by one of its third-party providers about unauthorized activity within their software systems. This breach resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ sensitive information.

While the third-party provider’s systems were affected, Bank of America’s systems were not impacted. As an additional measure, Bank of America has arranged a complimentary one-year membership to an identity theft protection service provided by Experian IdentityWorksSM. This service includes daily monitoring of your credit reports from the three national credit reporting agencies.

Although there is no evidence of misuse of your information individuals associated with Bank of America, are advised to remain vigilant for any suspicious activity related to their personal information. Monitoring financial statements, changing passwords, and being cautious of phishing attempts are recommended steps to protect against potential misuse of compromised data. To learn more about how to protect yourself after such incidents, explore this resource on how to respond to a data breach incident and understand the steps you can take.

What Information Was Involved?

The information impacted by this incident is related to customer’s mortgage loan and may have included the following personal details:

• First and Last Name
• Address
• Passport Number
• Phone Number
• Social Security Number
• Loan Number

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from Bank of America, it likely means your information was affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, is supporting individuals impacted by the Bank of America data breach. If your information was exposed in this breach, you may be eligible to join a class action lawsuit to seek compensation for:

• Loss of privacy
• Time spent addressing the breach
• Out-of-pocket costs
• Emotional distress

A successful case could also compel the Bank of America, to enhance its security practices to prevent similar incidents in the future. Contact Class Action U today to explore your legal options and protect your rights.