US Bancorp Breach - September 27, 2022

US Bancorp is the parent company of the US Bank National Association and is headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is incorporated in Deleware and is the fifth-largest bank in the United States.

What Was the Breach?

The leak was a mistake that resulted in the personal information of over 10,000 individuals being released into unauthorized hands. The accessed data included account numbers, US Bank balances, names, home addresses, birthdays, social security numbers, and closed account information. While a stranger accessing your old– and canceled– credit card might not seem overtly dangerous, you have to remember; you have to pay your credit cards somehow. Your credit cards have ties to your bank accounts, so there is cause for concern.

How Did the Breach Occur?

The leak occurred when a US Bancorp employee accidentally sent a file that contained personal data to an unauthorized source. “On September 27, one of our trusted vendors accidentally shared a file with your personal information,” said US Bank’s notification letter. “The error was discovered immediately, and the recipients of the file all cooperated fully with our efforts to secure the information.”

When Did This Breach Occur?

This breach occurred on September 27, 2022.

Who Does the Breach Impact?

The leak impacts a surprisingly small number of US Bancorp users. Accounting for US Bank and other US Bancorp subsidiaries, the companies serve over 11.5 million people.

How Many Files Does the Breach Affect?

The breach impacted about 11,000 individuals. The data recipients, who remain undisclosed at this time, were immediately cooperative in helping to secure the data.