Data leak is simply a problem that has been affecting more and more large companies in fresh years. This time in the center of the scandal was a celebrated bank – Santander. authoritative communications confirm that the leak included information about employees and customers from respective countries. Santander assures, however, that Polish customers can be calm – the situation does not apply to them. Which is precisely what happened.
Another data leak: Santander on target
In fresh years, the number of data leak incidents has been expanding steadily. This time the problem affected 1 of the largest banks in the planet – Santander. In an authoritative communication, the bank reported a leak in client and worker data.
"As a consequence of the investigation, we have confirmed that any information concerning Santander customers in Chile, Spain and Uruguay has been accessed, as well as all existing and certain erstwhile Santander Group employees. This does not affect client data in all another markets’, as stated on the Bank’s head office website.
The calming words of the bank
Despite the seriousness of the situation, the bank calms its customers. ‘No transactional or authentication data are included in the database to let transactions in accounts, including online banking and passwords’, is indicated in the Communication. Customers can easy usage mobile and online banking, as the data leak did not affect the operations and systems of the bank.
Are Polish customers safe?
Santander Bank Polska reacted rapidly to client concerns, ensuring that the problem does not concern Poles. "We have immediately implemented measures to halt the incident, including blocking compromised access to the database and establishing additional checks", the Communication stressed.
Ewa Krawczyk, Media manager at Santander Bank Polska, in a conversation with Interia Biznes, assured that Polish bank customers could feel safe. "The problem does not concern Polish clients of the bank," Krawczyk said. However, the anticipation of leaking data on Polish workers and erstwhile Santander Group employees was not excluded.
What's next?
The bank took all essential steps to prevent further data leakage. Experts proceed to analyse the situation by seeking to find the full degree of the spill and its possible effects. Customers from Chile, Spain and Uruguay should be peculiarly vigilant and monitor their accounts for suspicious activity.
The leak of data at the Santander Bank is simply a major event that highlights the request to continuously strengthen safety in financial institutions. Although Polish customers may feel safe, this incidental should be a informing to all users of banking services worldwide.
For all clients of the bank, it is crucial to regularly monitor their accounts and immediately study any suspicious activities. Technological safeguards are important, but users' caution and awareness are the first line of defence against cyber threats.
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