Fairmont Data Breach Fiasco: 187K Members Play Hide and Seek with Their Info
Fairmont Federal Credit Union has alerted 187,038 members that a 2023 breach exposed their personal, financial, and medical data. The breach, claimed by Black Basta ransomware, was discovered in 2024 but occurred months earlier. FFCU advises vigilance and offers credit monitoring to those affected.
Hot Take:
Looks like Fairmont Federal Credit Union took the phrase “sharing is caring” a little too literally. Who knew they were so generous with personal data? While they’re busy offering credit monitoring, maybe they should also consider a crash course in cybersecurity for themselves. I mean, if you’re going to expose information, at least make it something less private, like your favorite pizza toppings!
Key Points:
- Fairmont Federal Credit Union (FFCU) experienced a significant data breach in 2023, affecting 187,038 members.
- The breach exposed a wide array of sensitive information including personal, financial, and medical data.
- FFCU discovered the breach in January 2024, months after the actual incident occurred between September and October 2023.
- The notorious Black Basta ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack.
- FFCU is offering free credit monitoring services to impacted individuals and recommends vigilance against potential fraud.
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