Citbank ATM networks hacked; many cards unusable

Published 3/6/06

Apparently the Canadian, Russian, and UK networks that Citibank uses to validate its customers’ ATM cards have been comprimised. Anyone using those networks has their accounts locked until they return to the U.S. (If they aren’t planning to come back immediately, tough noogies.)

Here’s one guy’s account of how the bank is handling it.

Here’s the Modesto Bee’s account of what’s apparently the backstory.

The Fray

One response so far (add yours)

Leland says:

I want to know which two retailers got hacked.

As consumers, retailers, banks, insurance companies and utilities routinely report to credit bureaus if any one of the soiled masses drops the ball when it comes to fulfilling our obligations.

Maybe it’s time to establish a similar public record of retail performance when it comes to data security, customer service and problem resolution.

With the stakes this high, I think we have a right to know who’s leaving the barn door open.

March 8th, 2006 at 11:52 AM

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