We are aware of the recent data breach at National Public Data, which included the possibility of stolen data including Social Security numbers and other Personally Identifiable Information (PII). While the number of impacted individuals continues to fluctuate, the total number of impacted individuals is believed to be lower than was initially reported by many media outlets since many of the records stolen belonged to the deceased.
A hacker known as "USDoD" allegedly hacked a company called National Public Data and stole personal records. The compromise is believed to have begun in or around April 2024, after which the records were posted for sale and later released by other criminal groups onto the dark web. At this time, we do not believe card data was tied to this event. Currently available information suggests this was a compromise of personal information, not credit and debit card information.
Please take the time to review some industry best practices for security and fraud prevention, including but not limited to the following:
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If you have not already done so, update your antivirus protection and perform security scans on all devices. If malware is found most antivirus programs should be able to remove it, but you may need to seek reputable professional assistance in some cases.
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Update passwords for bank accounts, email account, social media accounts, and other services used, ensuring your updated passwords are strong and unique for each account. Passwords should include uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters whenever possible and should never include personal information that a hacker could guess or obtain from stolen data.
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The use of multifactor authentication is recommended on any accounts or services that offer it to ensure proper identity verification.
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Check your credit report and report any unauthorized use of credit cards. If you notice any suspicious activity, ask credit bureaus to freeze their credit. You can see your current score and report inside the Montgomery Bank app using our Credit Sense service. To learn more visit Credit Sense | Montgomery Bank
We recommend using extra caution with email and social media accounts and beware of phishing, which is an attempt to get your personal information or access to accounts by misrepresenting the identity of person or entity sending a message.
Please be assured that your Montgomery Bank information was not compromised. We are informing you of this so that you can take the necessary steps to protect yourself.
If you see anything out of the ordinary, please contact us at 1-800-455-2275.
