Mastercard and Visa confirmed the data of as many as ten million customers has been stolen.
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Officials are investigating what they believe is one of the largest-known credit card heists in the U.S. after Mastercard and Visa confirmed the data of as many as ten million customers has been stolen.
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The companies notified U.S. banks of a potential security breach, and they are now going through the process of pinpointing the affected accounts before contacting customers involved.
Customers are urged to check their accounts online or contact their financial institution regarding any concerns they have.
The companies, which are the two largest global credit card processors, said the issue stemmed from a third-party vendor, reportedly Global Payments, and not their own internal systems.
Dominican street gangs are suspected.
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