Connected Credit Union Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Member Information Connected Credit Union, a Maine-based federally insured credit union offering financial services such as accounts, loans, and mobile banking, recently disclosed a data breach compromising sensitive member information. The breach, details of which including the timeline remain undisclosed, exposed Social Security numbers and financial account codes, as outlined in a regulatory filing with the Vermont Attorney General. The total number of affected individuals has not been publicly released. In response, Connected Credit Union has directed members with questions or concerns to contact them directly via phone (1-800-464-3773) or email ([email protected]). In-person assistance is also available at their Augusta (85 Civic Center Drive) and Winslow (12 Monument St.) branches. The incident underscores the risks of unauthorized access to personal and financial data within the financial sector. Further updates may follow as additional details emerge.

On August 19, 2022, the Maine Office of the Attorney General reported a data breach involving Connected Credit Union that occurred on August 18, 2022. The breach was due to an external system breach (hacking) and an internal system breach, affecting 1 individual with their financial account number and security information potentially compromised.