Tens of thousands of Americans are now at risk of identity theft and fraud, thanks to a financial services firm that seems to have forgotten the importance of basic cybersecurity. 🙈
In a filing that reads like a bad script from a low-budget thriller, the Connecticut-based Connex Credit Union has announced that 172,000 people are impacted by a massive data breach. Imagine that-172,000 people suddenly realizing their personal data might be floating around the dark web, like a digital buffet for hackers. 🍽️
Connex says its systems started showing signs of suspicious activity in early June, which is a bit like noticing your house is on fire because the smoke alarm went off. An investigation revealed that an unauthorized entity (read: hacker) had accessed the firm’s database. The credit union notes that the hacker may have stolen files containing customer names, account numbers, debit card records, Social Security numbers, and other government ID details. In other words, everything you need to pretend to be someone else. 👻
“Connex experienced unusual activity in its cyber environment on June 3, 2025, and immediately started an investigation using independent experts to assist. The investigation revealed that certain files may have been accessed or downloaded without authorization between June 2 and 3, 2025. Connex thereafter worked to identify the individuals whose information was potentially involved in the incident. On July 27, 2025, Connex identified certain individuals whose personal information may have been involved in the incident.”
Connex, a financial services firm with over $1 billion in assets, offers high-yield checking, consumer loans, online and mobile banking, and ATMs. They’re basically the digital wallet of the 21st century, but apparently, they forgot to lock the door. 🚪
The credit union says it immediately sent letters of notification to affected members, which is a bit like sending a get-well card after the patient has already left the hospital. Connex also emphasizes that it has no reason to believe the incident involved unauthorized access to customer accounts or funds, which is a bit like saying, “Don’t worry, we don’t think the burglar actually stole anything.” 🤷♂️
For now, Connex is offering affected customers 12 months of free credit and identity protection services through Cyberscout. It’s a small consolation prize, but hey, at least it’s something. 🏆
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2025-08-10 16:19