American Express Credit Cards Exposed In Third-Party Data Breach

American Express recently alerted customers to a data breach involving a third-party merchant processor. The breach resulted in unauthorized access to American Express card member data, including account numbers, names, and expiration dates. It's important to note that American Express claims it's own systems were not compromised.

"We became aware that a third party service provider engaged by numerous merchants experienced unauthorized access to its system," explains the data breach notification. "Account information of some of our Card Members, including some of your account information, may have been involved. It is important to note that American Express owned or controlled systems were not compromised by this incident, and we are providing this notice to you as a precautionary measure."

The company has taken precautionary measures, notifying regulatory authorities and impacted customers, advising them to monitor their statements and consider requesting new cards. The incident highlights the ongoing challenges of securing sensitive financial information in a complex digital ecosystem.