The company discovered unauthorized access to digital images stored in those customers’ commercial image archives.
The software allowed unauthorized users to view and copy images of checks stored electronically.
The bank stopped the identified unauthorized access and is cooperating with law enforcement authorities.
The incident did not impact other Frost systems.
The breach was limited to a software program that serves about 470 commercial customers who use the electronic lockbox.
Affected customers are being contacted by bank officials.
TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/frost
"id": "fro16489622",
"linkid": "frost",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "03/2018",
"severity": "50",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"
{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': '470 commercial customers',
'industry': 'Financial Services',
'name': 'Frost Bank',
'type': 'Commercial Bank'}],
'attack_vector': 'Unauthorized Access',
'customer_advisories': 'Contacting affected customers',
'data_breach': {'data_exfiltration': True,
'file_types_exposed': ['Image Files'],
'type_of_data_compromised': ['Digital Images',
'Check Images']},
'description': 'The company discovered unauthorized access to digital images '
'stored in those customers’ commercial image archives. The '
'software allowed unauthorized users to view and copy images '
'of checks stored electronically.',
'impact': {'data_compromised': ['Digital Images', 'Check Images'],
'systems_affected': ['Software Program', 'Electronic Lockbox']},
'response': {'communication_strategy': 'Contacting affected customers',
'containment_measures': 'Stopped unauthorized access',
'law_enforcement_notified': True},
'title': 'Unauthorized Access to Digital Images',
'type': 'Data Breach',
'vulnerability_exploited': 'Software Vulnerability'}