Connex Credit Union
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: August 9, 2025 -- Attention, victims of the Connex Credit Union data breach.

Abington Cole + Ellery is investigating the data breach recently announced by Connex Credit Union.

Connex Credit Union Data Breach Summary:

Approximately 172,000 individuals were affected by the Connex Credit Union data breach, and breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: names, Social Security numbers, account numbers, debit card data, and/or other government ID.

Connex Credit Union reported a data security incident involving its computer systems. Connex reportedly observed suspicious activity on its network on June 3, 2025. An investigation subsequently found that files were accessed or downloaded without authorization on or about June 2–3, 2025. Connex Credit Union completed a review on July 27, 2025, mailed notices dated August 6, 2025, and filed a data breach notice with the California Attorney General (among others) on August 7, 2025.

Connex Credit Union did not describe the method used in the cyberattack in the data breach notice. The notice states that Connex Credit Union opened an investigation, implemented security measures, and notified the National Credit Union Administration and federal law enforcement. The notice provides a phone line for questions and directs members to security resources on connexcu.org.

As a result of the data breach, Connex Credit Union is offering 12 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

Additional information about the Connex Credit Union data breach may be found here: Connex Credit Union Data Breach Notification. The Connex Credit Union Website may also have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.

About Connex Credit Union:

Connex Credit Union is a cooperative financial institution with its headquarters in North Haven, Connecticut. Membership is open to people who live, work, worship, or attend school in New Haven, Hartford, Middlesex, or Fairfield counties. Connex reports assets over $1 billion, more than 70,000 members, and eight branches. Deposits carry NCUA insurance up to $250,000.

Connex began in 1940 as New Haven Telephone Employees Federal Credit Union. In December 2002 it converted to a community-based state charter. On June 16, 2003 it adopted the Connex Credit Union name.

Services include checking, savings, certificates, mortgages, auto loans, bill pay, and eStatements. Connex’s 2024 report lists a net worth ratio of 8.97% and member give-back over $12 million. Branches are in Branford, Guilford, Hamden, Meriden, Monroe, New Haven, North Haven, and Orange.

For more information about steps you can take to possibly reduce the chances harm arising from a data breach, please review the following article: What are some steps you can take if you've been the victim of a data breach?

If you believe you are a victim of the Connex Credit Union data breach, and if you would like to volunteer to serve as a class representative in a class action lawsuit regarding this data breach, please submit your information via the form on this webpage. This website is not associated with nor authorized by Connex Credit Union or any affiliated companies. If you have received any other data breach notifications, you may to review Abington Cole + Ellery's current list of data breach investigations.