Community Bank discloses data breach after employee used unauthorized AI app, exposing customer SSNs
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Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai
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Summary
Community Bank, operating in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and West Virginia, disclosed a cybersecurity incident in an SEC filing that exposed customers' names, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The breach occurred due to an employee's use of an unauthorized AI-based software application. The bank disclosed the incident due to the volume and sensitive nature of the data exposed.
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The bank said it detected an exposure of customers' personal data due to the use of 'an unauthorized artificial intelligence-based software application.'
The bank said it disclosed the incident 'due to the volume and sensitive nature' of the data.
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