Patelco Credit Union
Data Breach Class Action Lawsuit

Posted: August 25, 2024 -- Attention, victims of the Patelco Credit Union data breach.

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

Patelco Credit Union data breach summary:

Approximately 726,000 individuals were affected by the Patelco Credit Union data breach.

Breached data may include, but is not necessarily limited to: names, Social Security numbers, Driver’s License numbers, dates of birth, and email addresses.

On June 29, 2024, Patelco Credit Union identified a ransomware attack that compromised certain of its computer storage systems. Upon discovery, Patelco claims it immediately acted to mitigate the threat by disabling unauthorized network access, restoring affected data, and initiating a comprehensive investigation. According to Patelco, law enforcement was also promptly informed. Throughout the investigation, Patelco collaborated closely with external cybersecurity experts with relevant expertise.

According to Patelco, the inquiry determined that unauthorized access to Patelco's network began on May 23, 2024, leading to the eventual breach of the databases on June 29, 2024. After a review of the incident, Patelco confirmed on August 14, 2024, that the compromised computer storage systems contained personal data.

As a result of the data breach, Patelco Credit Union is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and/or identity theft protection services to some affected individuals.

Additional information about the Patelco Credit Union data breach may be found here: Patelco Credit Union Data Breach Notification, and here: Patelco Credit Union Notice of Data Breach.

About Patelco Credit Union:

Patelco Credit Union, established in 1936, is a member-owned financial cooperative headquartered in Dublin, California. Originally created to serve employees of Pacific Telephone and Telegraph Company, the credit union has grown over the years to provide financial services to individuals and families across California. Patelco offers a range of products, including savings and checking accounts, loans, credit cards, and investment services. The credit union operates through a network of branches and digital platforms, serving its members' financial needs with a focus on community-oriented banking.

As a not-for-profit organization, Patelco Credit Union reinvests its earnings into the cooperative to benefit its members. The credit union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) and adheres to cooperative principles, such as member control and democratic governance.

The Patelco Credit Union Website may have additional information about or provide periodic updates regarding the data breach.

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 Patelco 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 Patelco 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.