American Express Breach: Safeguarding Your Finances Amidst Third-Party Data Exposure

In a recent development, American Express has issued a warning to its customers regarding a potential data breach originating from a third-party merchant processor. Although the breach did not directly involve American Express systems, the credit card data of several Card Members may have been compromised. 

The data breach notification, filed with the state of Massachusetts under “American Express Travel Related Services Company,” reveals that a third-party service provider engaged by various merchants experienced unauthorized access to its system. This breach led to the exposure of American Express Card account numbers, names, and card expiration data. 

While specific details such as the number of affected customers, the identity of the breached merchant processor, and the exact timeline of the attack remain undisclosed, American Express assures that its owned or controlled systems were not compromised. The notification is being shared with customers as a precautionary measure. 

American Express, in response to inquiries, emphasized its commitment to promptly investigating and notifying the appropriate regulatory authorities when a data security incident occurs. The company is also actively identifying impacted customers and providing notifications under applicable laws and regulations. 

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