American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.

American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc.

The California Office of the Attorney General reported a data breach at American Express Travel Related Services Company, Inc. on June 2, 2014. The breach, reported on January 28, 2016, potentially compromised account information of an unknown number of Card Members. The compromised data included card numbers, names, and expiration dates. This incident highlights the vulnerability of financial information and the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive data.

Source: https://oag.ca.gov/ecrime/databreach/reports/sb24-59836

TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/american-express

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