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New Peoples Bank discloses cybersecurity incident; customer data potentially accessed
NEW PEOPLES BANKSHARES INC
- Unauthorized access gained on June 9, discovered June 15; systems restored and operations resumed.
- Personal info of customers, shareholders, employees may have been accessed: SSNs, DL numbers, account info, electronic signatures.
- Third-party cybersecurity firm engaged; law enforcement and regulators notified.
- Affected individuals offered one-year complimentary Experian IdentityWorks membership.
- Dedicated call center (855-516-3784) established; bank enhancing security protocols.