Direct Federal Credit Union reports third party data breach
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Members of the Direct Federal Credit Union in Needham, Massachusetts, are being advised to monitor their bank statements closely following a data breach in February that exposed sensitive personal information.
The security incident, which was reported by the credit union's vendor Wescom Resource Group (WRG), potentially compromised member data including:
- names,
- Direct Federal account numbers,
- Social Security Numbers.
The exact number of affected members has not been disclosed. WRG has initiated contact with those impacted, offering them free credit monitoring services to mitigate potential risks.
Chief Member Officer at Direct Federal Credit Union, emphasized the institution's commitment to data privacy and the importance of transparency in such incidents. He assured that the protection of members' personal information is a top priority and that they have maintained constant communication with WRG to address and resolve the incident effectively.
