On August 2, 2024, First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union (“First Commonwealth”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s computer system. In this notice, First Commonwealth explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, and account numbers. Upon completing its investigation, First Commonwealth began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the First Commonwealth Credit Union data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the First Commonwealth Credit Union Data Breach?

The First Commonwealth Credit Union data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, First Commonwealth’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on June 27, 2024, First Commonwealth detected suspicious activity within its IT network. In response, First Commonwealth took steps to secure its system and then launched an investigation with the help of third-party cybersecurity experts.

Through this investigation, First Commonwealth confirmed that the unauthorized party had been able to access its network on June 26, 2024. It was also determined that some of the files that were compromised contained confidential consumer information.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, First Commonwealth Credit Union reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. First Commonwealth completed this process on July 1, 2024. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, and account number.

On August 2, 2024, First Commonwealth Credit Union sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union

First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union is a financial institution based in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania. First Commonwealth offers customers the traditional suite of products and services found at other credit unions, including checking and savings accounts, secured and unsecured loans, mortgages, investments, and insurance products. First Commonwealth operates 16 locations in and around Allentown, PA. First Commonwealth Credit Union employs more than 125 people and generates approximately $25 million in annual revenue.