Esso discount programme customers' credit card details possi...

Esso discount programme customers' credit card details possibly exposed after ransomware attack

The Straits Times | 2024-08-29 15:33

SINGAPORE - The credit card details of motorists on the Esso Corporate Fleet Discount Program could potentially be exposed, after a ransomware attack on Singapore firm Abecha, which runs the programme. In an e-mail to affected customers on Aug 28, Abecha said it discovered the attack on its servers and customer database on Aug 13. Customers' credit card numbers and expiry dates could not be accessed as a result. "As far as we are aware, none of your other personal data (such as names, addresses or any other contact details) were affected," the e-mail stated. Customers were advised to monitor their credit card statements for any unauthorised transactions, and report any suspicious transactions or unusual activity. When contacted, an Abecha spokesman said: "There is no evidence that any data has been exfiltrated or extracted by the unauthorised party resulting from the incident. We wil...

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