TD Bank says 260K customers exposed in data breach

CHERRY HILL, N.J. TD Bank has begun notifying about 260,000 customers from Maine to Florida that the company says may have been affected by a data breach.

Company spokeswoman Rebecca Acevedo confirmed in emails Friday to The Associated Press that unencrypted backup data tapes were misplaced in transport in March.

She said the tapes contained personal information, including account information and Social Security numbers, but the company is not aware of any misuse of customer information. Still, TD Bank has not ruled out the possibility and is monitoring the situation.

She said the company is sending letters to customers whose data was on the tapes, and is offering them free credit monitoring and identity theft protection.

TD Bank has eight million customers. It is based in Cherry Hill, N.J., and Portland, Maine.

[MrsHippy]

On thing about Big Banks is true. They don't give a damn about you!

[pixcchic]

As perfect as everyone thinks they are mistakes do happen. Look at when Hannaford grocery store had its security breach with credit card numbers getting hacked, or Microsoft,and even Sony. Should TD have been more careful Yes. At least TD offers up something to help their customers watch their credit. Credit monitoring isn't a free service,but TD is making it free for the affected people. Which is more than what other businesses/banks have offered in the past.

[MIO42]

free credit monitoring and identity theft protection.

W. O. W. !!!

This Firm is all heart

In my town they closed a Branch that was located centrally for Seniors and elderly,who objected

Their CEO. basically told them all to go. "POUND SALT"

[johntate777]

Well, that's just wonderful. They bought up my loan from my bank and then pull this junk?