For Citigroup, Life’s a Breach

Hackers compromise account information

Citigroup is the latest hacker target. The company announced that hackers viewed some of its credit-card clients’ account information. Citi Cards has more than 21 million accounts, about 1 percent of which were compromised by the security breach.

The company reassured customers that hackers did not gain access to vital information, such as Social Security numbers and card security codes and emphasized that debit cards were not compromised. Despite the assurances, the Financial Times reports that “several people” said their debit cards were compromised.

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in