JP Morgan Confirms Breach

Kind "Internet Disciplinarians" -

Out of curiosity (and a little trepidation), I was wondering if you might know anything about the state of recently-closed accounts (within the past year or so - we're credit card free except for the emergency one!). I paid off and closed my Chase accounts, and used the website frequently while the cards were still active, but haven't heard anything about the range of times duing which the websites / apps were used, and their relationship to the breach (or I just have poor comprehension skills today - possibility!).
 
Have you heard anything?

Thanks so much,
US Hstrian

Thanks for the kind welcome, Jasper!

I have been calling them, and, if I am (ever) able to get through, I will let you know what they say.

I will pass this along, for what it's worth: I *was* told by a local branch that credit card accounts opened via a mail offer and *not* specifically associated with a check or savings account or a branch must be dealt wth through the 800 number.

They didn't have a number for me to check specifically on closed account status - and directed me to the chase cards online assistance via:
 
https://www.chase.com/credit-cards/customer-service

The Chase Credit Cards phone number - 1-800-432-3117 - is the same as the branch gave me ... but getting through just isn't happening right now.

Hope this helps.

One additional item:

I just tried to send them a "secure e-mail" via the linkk on their page... but you must sign in with your old username and password - which hasn't worked since I closed my account.
 
It appears that, once you close an account with them, they remove your account access entirely. THEY still have your account info in full (I needed to call them regarding some paperwork once about three months after I closed the account; they just hit a button and I received it about 5 days later) - but darned if the account holder can reach it at any time after they hit that button to close it. I just don't know how long they keep that info on their servers.

The following article is a update
 

(Several US Banks Attacked by Hackers Who Hit Chase)

By AFP on October 08, 2014
 
NEW YORK - Several US financial institutions were targeted by the same computer hackers who breached the systems of JPMorgan Chase earlier this year, sources familiar with the matter said Wednesday.
While the location of the hackers was not clear, the sources told AFP that numerous intrusion attempts were made at computer systems at major banks and other institutions.
The disclosures confirm earlier comments from US officials who have said that computer systems of US banks had been under attack from hackers, and that these systems could be considered part of the nation's "critical infrastructure."
Among the targets in the attacks were Citigroup, Regions Financial Corp, the payroll firm ADP and the online brokerage firm E-Trade, according to the sources.
One source said that Citi was aware of the attacks but that the hackers failed to gain access to the banking group's database.
The New York Times reported meanwhile that President Barack Obama and his national security advisers were briefed on the attacks and that officials considered the hypothesis that the source was from Russia, possibly in retaliation for US sanctions over Ukraine.
Regions, a southern-based regional banking group, noticed unusual activity but did not believe any customer data was compromised, a source familiar with the matter said.
 
 
SecurityWeek/ Article/ http://www.securityweek.com/several-us-banks-attacked-hackers-who-hit-chase
 

@ wrote:
Hello Webrooters!
 
I just recieved an email form Chase Bank telling me that they have been compromisedby a Cyber attack. So my email, phone number and address is know by this!  Nothing else like online banking with passwords aren't compromised.
 
 
So upsetting but do you think the Russians will be calling me now?:@

Well, if they do, you can turn it into a postive thing: Ask to speak to Mr. Snowden and do a great write up, blog style post here with the interview   🙂

Cybercriminals may have government relations, though
By Ionut Ilascu on October 21st, 2014 There has been speculation about the Russian government directing the cyber-attack against JP Morgan Chase this summer, but the FBI denied any indication that the country was involved in the incident, although the possibility has not been ruled out completely.
Initially, officials in the investigation told reporters that the suspected reason of the attack was retaliation from the Eastern European country as a result of the sanctions it faced from the Western government because of the conflict in Ukraine. 

FBI has a different theory, does not confirm government involvement

There was no proof at that moment, nor is it now, to support this kind of allegations. However, clues have been found, pointing that the attackers are of Russian origin and have at least some vague connections to government officials. Full Article

Oh, Russians may have something to do with it; however, since my computer and thus all other accounts have since been compromised, I have noticed much in the Asian/ Asian South Pacific areas, as well. So I would say FBI may be correct there...