Capital One Data Breach - Page 2

Johnnyeager · ‎09-05-2014

I have a number of Capital One accounts also, including credit card and checking/savings accounts. I do a reasonable job of checking balances frequently, track charges and receive alerts from them when the card is used; Update your alerts if you haven't recently.

They also provide a credit monitoring service on the app and website, CreditWise, which gives your score weekly, explains why it has changed and alerts you of any new inquiries/account openings.

Also, they have a statement posted on the website todaywhich says "Importantly, no credit card account numbers or log-in credentials were compromised and over 99 percent of Social Security numbers were not compromised." Most of the data breached seems to be information from credit card applications made between 2015 and early 2019.

The compromised SS numbers were from 140,000 credit card customers.

Until you hear from them, be vigilant, check your accounts and sign up for alerts.

Krimpette · ‎03-09-2010

I haven't been notified by them, but I did go ahead and change my password to be safe.

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

From what I've seen no info was sold; it looks like she did this just to see if she could.

She left an easy trail to find her; whether done intenttionally or not is not known.

Now she can see if she can enjoy Federal prison, if convicted.

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

Johnnyeager · ‎09-05-2014

I thought the same about this hacker, that she did it for the thrill of seeing what she could accomplish.

i was surprised at 100 million individuals being impacted; that seems like a lot. Maybe it's individual accounts, not people.

vsm · ‎05-08-2010

@JaneMarple wrote:
I'm one of the 100 million affected!

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More than 100 million impacted in Capital One data breach

Capital One said a hacker gained access to more than 100 million Capital One customer accounts and credit card applications earlier this year.

Among other information, the compromised data included some Social Security numbers.

The Department of Justice said Monday that Paige Thompson, 33, was arrested in connection with the breach. The department alleges that Thompson "posted on the information sharing site GitHub about her theft of information from the servers storing Capital One data."

Read More

Go on Equifax site. You can find out if you were affected. If you were, the court-approved settlement requires that Cap One pay you $125 or give you 4 years of free credit monitoring. This is not a gimmick. I just signed up. And everyone who does is making them pay for their mishandling of the situation.

Scorpio1971 · ‎03-10-2010

@Icegoddess wrote:
I see people saying they were affected. Does that mean if your data was affected you have already received notification from Capital One? I have accounts with them for many years but haven't gotten any notices from them. Maybe my info is too old?

@Icegoddess

I've been thinking the same thing. The way I heard it was that it affected applications that have been submitted over the past 15 years back to 2005 for SS numbers & credit scores. I've had Capital One for about 25 years and never applied for another CapOne card. I just got off phone with them...btw got through very quickly after initially hearing prompt that there was high call volume, so when I had to state reason for call and I said "credit card breach" my call went right to someone! And I was told they are still assessing the situation and will be notified BY MAIL if affected and customer representative said there has been no timeline announced for completion. The customer representative gave me a website they have set up for info if anyone in interested...it is:

Capitalone.com/facts2019

Johnnyeager · ‎09-05-2014

It's a good reminder that Capital One will contact you if you are impacted by mail.

Be cautious about any phone calls, e-mails or texts that purport to be from Capital One on this issue.

Johnnyeager · ‎09-05-2014

@vsm wrote:
@JaneMarple wrote:
I'm one of the 100 million affected!

Edited to move link

More than 100 million impacted in Capital One data breach

Capital One said a hacker gained access to more than 100 million Capital One customer accounts and credit card applications earlier this year.

Among other information, the compromised data included some Social Security numbers.

The Department of Justice said Monday that Paige Thompson, 33, was arrested in connection with the breach. The department alleges that Thompson "posted on the information sharing site GitHub about her theft of information from the servers storing Capital One data."

Read More

Go on Equifax site. You can find out if you were affected. If you were, the court-approved settlement requires that Cap One pay you $125 or give you 4 years of free credit monitoring. This is not a gimmick. I just signed up. And everyone who does is making them pay for their mishandling of the situation.

This Class Action Settlement is about the Equifax data breach which occurred several years ago. It has nothing to do with the new Capital One breach. The federal courts certainly do not work fast enough to have settled with Capital One already!

TeeCee73 · ‎07-30-2019

The Federal Trade Commission’s website can assist those impacted by breaches. You select the breach that impacted you, answer a few questions and the FTC will generate a fraud protection plan tailored to your situation. You can also use the site to register the breach.

Mindy D · ‎05-23-2010

@Katcat1 wrote:
I have not been with Capital for over 5 years. I am with Barclays and they are on top of any suspicious activity.

S.S. numbers were obtained in the hacking. Be vigilant about your accounts.