The California Office of the Attorney General disclosed a data breach impacting Altura Credit Union in January 2022. The incident occurred between October 21 and October 24, 2021, when unauthorized actors gained access to the credit union’s website. The breach exposed sensitive member data, including account numbers and Social Security numbers (SSNs), though the exact number of affected individuals remains undisclosed. Such exposure poses significant risks, including identity theft, financial fraud, and long-term reputational harm to the institution. The breach underscores vulnerabilities in the credit union’s cybersecurity defenses, particularly in safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII). While no immediate financial losses or ransomware demands were reported, the compromise of SSNs elevates the severity due to the potential for downstream fraud and regulatory scrutiny. The incident highlights the critical need for robust access controls, real-time monitoring, and proactive incident response to mitigate similar threats in the future.

The California Office of the Attorney General reported a data breach involving Altura Credit Union on April 3, 2019. The breach included the unlawful installation of ATM skimming devices from March 5 to March 8, 2019, potentially exposing card numbers, PIN numbers, and names of affected individuals; however, the exact number of individuals affected is unknown.