Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, a law firm experienced in data breach cases, is investigating claims on behalf of victims of a data breach involving data entrusted to Veridian Credit Union (“Veridian”). If you received a notice of data breach letter or email from Veridian Credit Union, please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach.
Veridian Credit Union, a large credit union operating throughout the state of Iowa, recently disclosed that in 2023, primarily on or between April 1-2, 2023, an unauthorized third party was able to gain access to its network and obtain personal and private information of current and potential Veridian clients and customers.[1]
WHAT HAPPENED?
Veridian Credit Union confirmed that between April 1-2, 2023, it experienced a series of cyberattacks by an unauthorized third party through its online membership application system.[2] Veridian believes that the third party was able to generate credit reports for them individuals impacted by the breach, thereby accessing all of the information contained in a credit report for any individual whose information was compromised in the breach.[3]
WHAT INFORMATION WAS EXPOSED IN THE DATA BREACH?
The unauthorized third-party that was able to access the private information of vendors and current and former employees and their families Veridian Credit Union was storing was reportedly able to access:
- Full names;
- Social Security numbers;
- Dates of birth; and
- Financial account and loan information.[4]
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE VERIDIAN CREDIT UNION DATA BREACH?
If you would like to have a free, confidential consultation with an attorney to learn more about your rights and potential legal remedies in responding to the Veridian Credit Union data breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco attorney Terry Coates at (513) 651-3700, email us at [email protected], or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form below.
[1] See https://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/Consumer-notification-letter-245.pdf (last accessed May 9, 2023)