Connex Credit Union Investigated Over Data Breach
| Connex Credit Union Investigated Over Data Breach | |
|---|---|
| Short Title | Connex Credit Union Investigated Over Data Breach |
| Location | |
| Date | June 3 2025 |
| Solove Harm | Exposure, Disclosure |
| Information | names, Social Security numbers, account numbers, government identification numbers |
| Threat Actors | credit union, financial service company, Cybercriminals |
| Individuals | |
| Affected | Members of Connex Credit Union |
| High Risk Groups | Elderly or Vulnerable Individuals |
| Tangible Harms | Potential for identity theft, Potential Misuse of Personal Data |
A potential class action lawsuit is being investigated against Connex Credit Union following a data breach that exposed the personal information of its members. Attorneys are seeking to represent individuals who received a notice about the breach, with the goal of securing compensation and compelling the credit union to enhance its data security measures.
The data breach was reported to Texas and California authorities in early August 2025. The breach was discovered after unusual cyber activity was detected on June 3, 2025. An investigation revealed that unauthorized individuals had accessed or downloaded files containing sensitive information, including names, Social Security numbers, account numbers, and government identification numbers, between June 2 and June 3, 2025.
Affected individuals have been notified of the breach by mail. Attorneys are encouraging those impacted to come forward and learn more about the investigation.
Description
The Connex Credit Union has experienced a data breach, impacting 172,000 individuals. Hackers likely stole files containing personal information, including names, account numbers, debit card information, Social Security numbers, and government IDs. The breach was detected on June 3, and there is no evidence of unauthorized access to member accounts or funds. The incident has prompted Connex to warn customers of potential scam calls and text messages.