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Direct Federal Credit Union Data Breach Investigation

Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Direct Federal Credit Union regarding its recent cybersecurity incident. The Direct Federal cybersecurity incident may have impacted the privacy of sensitive personal information belonging to an undetermined number of individuals.

ABOUT DIRECT FEDERAL CREDIT UNION:

Direct Federal is a not-for-profit credit union based in Massachusetts. Founded in 1953, Direct Federal offers an array of rate leading real estate loans, auto loans, visa credit card, high interest savings products and commercial real estate loans.2 Membership of Direct Federal is open to anyone who lives, works (or regularly conducts business in), worships, or attends school in Norfolk or Middlesex Counties; or has an immediate family member that fulfills one of those requirements.3 Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts, Direct Federal employs over 50 individuals.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Recently, it was reported by multiple online sources that Direct Federal had experienced a data breach impacting the privacy of its customers’ personal information. According to these sources, Direct Federal’s vendor, Wescom Resource Group (WRG), notified members of a security incident where member names, Direct Federal account numbers, and Social Security Numbers may have been compromised.1 As of April 25, 2024, Direct Federal has not disclosed the specific nature of the cybersecurity incident or confirmed whether the incident resulted in a data breach.

If you believe that you have been impacted by the Direct Federal Credit Union cybersecurity incident:

We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.

LINKS:

[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/local-credit-union-warns-members-155839175.html?guccounter=1

[2] https://www.linkedin.com/company/direct-federal-credit-union/about/

[3] https://www.direct.com/about

[4] https://www.cutoday.info/site/Fresh-Today/Direct-FCU-Alerts-Members-to-Potential-Data-Breach

What can you do if you were impacted by a data breach?

If you were impacted by a data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.

  1. Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
  2. Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by the company;
  3. Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
  4. Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
  5. Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
  6. Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.

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What can you do if you were impacted by a data breach?

If you were impacted by a data breach, you may consider taking the following steps to protect your personal information.

  1. Carefully review the breach notice and retain a copy;
  2. Enroll in any free credit monitoring services provided by the company;
  3. Change passwords and security questions for online accounts;
  4. Regularly review account statements for signs of fraud or unauthorized activity;
  5. Monitor credit reports for signs of identity theft; and
  6. Contact a credit bureau(s) to request a temporary fraud alert.

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©2024 – Strauss Borrelli PLLC

Main Office
980 N. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1610
Chicago, IL 60611

©2024 – Strauss Borrelli PLLC

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Strauss Borrelli PLLC represents clients in individual, group, and class action lawsuits in federal and state courts across the country nationwide. In specific cases in states where our attorneys are not licensed to practice, we work with attorneys who are active members of the relevant state bar. Please review our data tracking and sharing policy.

This website may be considered an Attorney Advertisement. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. You should be aware that the statute of limitations (the deadline to file a case). Please read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.