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Columbus Metropolitan Library investigating data breach
From: Destry Winant <destry () riskbasedsecurity com>
Date: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:02:01 -0600
https://abc6onyourside.com/news/local/columbus-metropolitan-library-investigating-data-breach COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX/WTTE) — A data breach is causing big problems for nearly a hundred employees working for the Columbus Metropolitan Library system. Thieves got their names and personal information and then used it to open fraudulent bank accounts. The victims found out about all of it over the weekend. One worker discovered a fake bank account had been set up in their name and that started a domino effect. More people came forward and said the same thing had been done to them. Now, investigators are trying to track down the crooks. The library system is trying to figure out how it all happened in the first place. "We do take the safety and security of all of our staff very seriously. So we immediately filed a police report," said system spokesman Greg Dodd. The scheme was well thought out. The accounts had money deposited through payday loans and then withdrawn through debit cards. Those accounts were set up at Huntington Bank. The Columbus Metropolitan Library is now working with the bank and investigators to gather as much information as they can. All working to get to the bottom of this scam. "There seems to be no distinct pattern and we just don't know at this point, but we continue to be diligent to determine what that cause was," said Dodd. The library system is in the process of putting together a plan of action, including fraud protection for employees impacted. Important steps as they try to determine how that information was accessed. Something important to note, ABC 6 has been told that no customers of any area libraries have been impacted by this information breach. They stress that information is secure and no customers have come forward with any concerns. _______________________________________________ BreachExchange mailing list sponsored by Risk Based Security BreachExchange () lists riskbasedsecurity com If you wish to Edit your membership or Unsubscribe you can do so at the following link: https://lists.riskbasedsecurity.com/listinfo/breachexchange
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