Business & Tech
Hackers Hit Fifth Third Bank Website
The bank, which has locations in the Chesterfield Township area, tells customers their accounts are secure.
WXYZ reports that Fifth Third Bank's website was hacked on Tuesday.
Among Fifth Third's local branches is the one at 47000 Gratiot Avenue in Chesterfield Township.
According to the report, hackers did not gain access to customer data. The attack denied service to customers, by flooding the site with traffic.
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On Tuesday, the bank posted the following message on its Facebook page:
"We're actively monitoring and assessing delays on 53.com. This slowdown has not impacted customer accounts. We are working to restore online connectivity as soon as possible and will provide updates when available."
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