Posted On March 22, 2025 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
March 22 – The Lafayette Federal Credit Union data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C are investigating the data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Lafayette Federal Credit Union data breach resulted in the unauthorized access of confidential consumer information of certain individuals being compromised.
According to the California Attorney General’s office, Lafayette Federal Credit Union reported a data breach after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack that compromised an employee’s email account. The credit union discovered that an unknown party had gained unauthorized access to the account, prompting immediate security measures and a comprehensive investigation.
Following the discovery, Lafayette Federal Credit Union secured the affected email account and engaged cybersecurity experts to verify the security of their email systems and assist with the investigation. This investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed the employee’s email account on September 16, 2024, potentially exposing emails and attachments containing confidential member information.
After identifying the breach, Lafayette Federal Credit Union conducted a thorough review of all compromised files to determine exactly what information was exposed and which individuals were affected. This detailed review process was completed on February 5, 2025.
On March 20, 2025, Lafayette Federal Credit Union sent out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected by the breach. While the public notification filed with the California Attorney General does not specify the exact types of information compromised, the personalized letters sent to affected individuals should detail precisely what data was exposed in each case.
Lafayette Federal Credit Union is a member-owned financial institution headquartered in Rockville, Maryland. The credit union serves members throughout the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and beyond through both physical branches and digital banking channels.
Established as a not-for-profit financial cooperative, Lafayette Federal Credit Union provides a comprehensive range of banking services to its members. These services include traditional deposit accounts such as checking and savings, various loan products including mortgages and personal loans, credit cards, and investment options.
With approximately 200 employees and an estimated annual revenue of $50 million, Lafayette Federal Credit Union manages substantial financial assets and maintains sensitive personal and financial data for thousands of members.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Lafayette Federal Credit Union data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. If you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Lafayette Federal Credit Union and would like a free consultation, contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
