Several customers’ critical information has been compromised, leading to data breach alerts issued by JPMorgan Chase (NYSE:JPM), Bank of America (NYSE:BAC), and TD Bank (NYSE:TD).

What Happened: According to filings with the Massachusetts state government, the banks disclosed data breaches that have put customers’ accounts and personal information at risk.

Chase revealed that at least four customers in the state were affected by multiple breaches.

Chase employees, in two incidents, improperly accessed customers’ credit and debit card information, which led to fraudulent transactions. The bank responded by closing the affected cards, issuing replacements, and reimbursing the customers.

Similarly, The Bank of America reported that documentation related to at least one customer’s savings bonds was lost in transit on February 14th. Despite attempts to recover the documentation, the North Carolina-based lender has been unsuccessful.

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TD Bank disclosed that a former employee improperly accessed a customer’s personal information between December 2024 and January 2025.

The bank is now monitoring the account for fraud and has offered the customer a complimentary two-year membership to an identity theft protection and recovery service.

Why It Matters: This series of data breaches underscores the ongoing challenges that banks face in protecting customer information.

Despite stringent security measures, the incidents highlight potential vulnerabilities in the banking sector’s information security systems.

The breaches also raise questions about the effectiveness of current protocols in preventing unauthorized access by employees and the need for enhanced measures to ensure the safe transit of sensitive customer documentation.

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