Patelco Credit Union Hacked: 726,000 Members at Risk in Major Data Breach
Patelco Credit Union recently suffered a ransomware attack, exposing sensitive data of 726,000 customers. The stolen info includes names, Social Security Numbers, and more. RansomHub claimed responsibility, later publishing the data. Patelco offers two years of free identity and credit monitoring to affected members.
Hot Take:
Looks like ransomware attacks are the new black, and Patelco Credit Union is the latest fashion victim. Their data breach might just make identity theft the trendiest crime of 2024!
Key Points:
– Patelco Credit Union hit by ransomware, compromising data of 726,000 customers.
– Stolen data includes full names, SSNs, driver’s license numbers, dates of birth, and email addresses.
– RansomHub, a group spun out of ALPHV, took responsibility and published stolen data.
– Patelco offers members financial services similar to banks but is member-owned.
– Patelco is providing two years of free identity and credit monitoring services via Experian.