Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C. is investigating a major data breach involving Fairmont Federal Credit Union, which has confirmed that the personal information of over 187,000 individuals was exposed in a cybersecurity incident.
According to regulatory filings, Fairmont Federal Credit Union became aware of unauthorized access to one of its external systems on January 23, 2024. The investigation revealed that the breach occurred between September 30, 2023, and October 18, 2023.
Cybersecurity experts were brought in to assist with a forensic review, which confirmed that certain files were accessed and contained sensitive personal data.
The compromised information may include:
Although no cases of identity fraud have been directly linked to this incident, the exposure of Social Security numbers puts affected individuals at an increased risk of identity theft and financial fraud.
Fairmont Federal Credit Union has begun notifying affected members and is offering complimentary access to Experian IdentityWorks, which provides credit monitoring and identity restoration services. The credit union has also stated that it is strengthening its internal security controls to prevent future incidents.
If you received a data breach notification from Fairmont Federal Credit Union, your personal information may be at risk. At Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C., we represent individuals impacted by credit union and financial institution data breaches nationwide.
You may be entitled to:
We offer free, confidential consultations, and you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Call (205) 322-8880 or complete our secure online case evaluation form to find out if you qualify for legal action. Your personal information should have been properly safeguarded. If Fairmont Federal Credit Union failed to protect it, we are here to help you seek accountability.
[1] https://oag.ca.gov/system/files/FFCU%20Redacted%20Adult%20SSN.pdf
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