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First City Credit Union Data Breach Investigation

Written by Joseph Lyon on . Posted in Data Breach.

The data breach attorneys at The Lyon Firm are investigating an alleged data breach at First City Credit Union (FCCU). FCCU, operating out of Altadena, California, has not posted a notice on its website, however, the bank has alerted the Attorney General of California of a data security incident that may have impacted the personal information of a large number of California residents.

If you are notified by FCCU regarding this security breach, it is important to understand the increased risks of fraud and identity theft. Our legal team offers free consultations and case reviews. Call to learn more about how to protect yourself and to discuss ongoing and new class action data breach lawsuits.

What happened at First City Credit Union?

In the sample data breach notification letter sent to the Attorney General of California, First City explains that the credit union has experienced a data breach in which sensitive personal identifiable information in its possession may have been accessed and taken.

According to the breach notice, First City first detected the data security incident when an unauthorized party gained access to its email network. After an investigation, FCCU concluded that sensitive personal information in its systems may have been compromised by an unauthorized third party between November 18 and November 20, 2024.

First City has mailed data breach notification letters to impacted individuals, which should help individuals learn what specific types of sensitive information were compromised. The type of information potentially exposed may include the following:

  • Name
  • Social Security number
  • Address
  • Driver’s license number

First City is a credit union based in Altadena, California. FCCU offers checking accounts, credit cards, auto and personal loans, investment services, and online banking services. If your personal data has been stolen in any data theft incident you may be able to take legal action and seek compensation.