Slim CD [1] [2] [3] [4], a payment gateway provider [2] [3], recently disclosed a cyber-attack that potentially affected nearly 1.7 million credit card holders.
Description
The breach occurred between August 17, 2023, and June 15, 2024 [2] [4], with unauthorized access to the system detected on June 15. An investigation by a third-party expert revealed that attackers may have accessed names, addresses [1] [2] [3] [4], credit card numbers [1] [2] [3] [4], and expiration dates [1] [2] [4]. Despite the absence of CVVs [2], the risk of fraudulent transactions remains [2]. Slim CD has notified affected individuals, reported the incident to federal law enforcement and regulatory authorities [4], and reviewed its data privacy and security policies [4]. Additional safeguards have been implemented to prevent future breaches. Individuals are advised to monitor their accounts for suspicious activity to prevent credit card misuse online. Slim CD provides payment processing solutions across various industries [2], and many affected individuals may have indirectly interacted with the company through businesses using its services [2].
Conclusion
The cyber-attack on Slim CD has significant implications for the affected credit card holders, with the risk of fraudulent transactions remaining a concern. The company’s response, including notifying individuals, reporting the incident, and enhancing security measures, aims to mitigate the impact of the breach. Moving forward, individuals should remain vigilant in monitoring their accounts for any signs of unauthorized activity, while Slim CD continues to prioritize data privacy and security to prevent future incidents.
References
[1] https://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/cyber-attack-exposes-credit-card/
[2] https://thereviewhive.blog/7-recent-data-breaches-and-malware-attacks-you-should-know-about/
[3] https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/online-security/17-million-people-hit-in-massive-credit-card-data-breach-what-to-do-now
[4] https://www.scmagazine.com/news/electronic-payment-firm-slim-cd-notifies-17m-customers-of-data-breach
