Fairmont Federal Credit Union in West Virginia has notified approximately 187,000 individuals of a data breach that exposed sensitive personal information, including Social Security numbers and financial details. The breach, detected in January 2024, is linked to vulnerabilities in third-party software or employee phishing attacks, highlighting the ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by smaller financial institutions. Affected individuals are being offered credit monitoring services while investigations into potential negligence and class-action claims are underway.
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