B of A cancels debit cards after security breach

B of A cancels debit cards after security breach
Tags: Bank / Credit Union, Debit / Credit, EFT Networks, Other, Security, Transaction Processing
February 9, 2006

CNET News.com: A security breach involving an undisclosed company has prompted Bank of America to cancel the debit cards of numerous customers. B of A refused to release the name of the company involved, the exact number of customers affected or whether the company in question was online or a traditional brick-and-mortar establishment. The case is unusual in that debit cards appeared to be at risk.