May 28, 2024 at 11:12AM
ABN Amro reported a ransomware attack on third-party services provider AddComm, potentially compromising client data. AddComm confirmed containment and restoration of systems but couldn’t specify the stolen data. ABN Amro stopped using AddComm’s services and is focusing on informing clients and minimizing the impact of the breach. The bank’s systems were not affected, but it’s unclear if personal information was stolen. ABN Amro advised clients to stay alert and reported the breach to authorities.
Based on the meeting notes, the key takeaways are:
1. ABN Amro reported that client data may have been compromised in a ransomware attack at third-party services provider AddComm.
2. The incident at AddComm has been contained, and the attackers no longer have access to its systems, which have since been restored.
3. ABN Amro has stopped using AddComm’s services and is working to identify the extent of the data breach with the help of external security experts.
4. ABN Amro reassured its clients that their money is not at risk and that its own systems were not affected by the ransomware attack.
5. The bank is uncertain whether personal information was stolen and has advised clients to remain vigilant of potential phishing attempts.
6. ABN Amro has reported the data breach to the Dutch Data Protection Authority and regulators, while AddComm is preparing to file a police report.
These takeaways summarize the current situation and the actions being taken by ABN Amro in response to the data breach.