On February 24, 2025, the Maine Office of the Attorney General disclosed a data breach at Via Credit Union, which transpired between January 18 and January 20, 2025, due to an external hacking incident. The breach compromised the personal information of 60,853 individuals, including at least four confirmed Maine residents. The exposed data included highly sensitive details such as names, addresses, and Social Security numbers, significantly elevating the risk of identity theft and financial fraud. In response, the credit union offered 12 months of free identity theft protection services through Experian IdentityWorks Credit 3B to affected individuals. The incident underscores the severe implications of cyber intrusions targeting financial institutions, where the exposure of personally identifiable information (PII) can lead to long-term reputational damage, regulatory scrutiny, and financial losses for both the organization and its customers.