About Lafayette Federal Credit Union (“LFCU”) – SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE
Lafayette Federal Credit Union (LFCU), a financial services organization based in Rockville, MD, experienced a data breach affecting 77,337 individuals, including 124 Maine residents. The breach involved unauthorized access to an employee email account. LFCU has taken steps to secure their systems and is notifying affected individuals, offering identity protection services as a precaution.
What Happened
We recently learned that an unknown, unauthorized third party gained access to one LFCU employee email account. Upon discovering the incident, we promptly secured the email account and began an internal investigation. We also engaged a forensic security firm to investigate and confirm the security of our email systems. The investigation determined that an unauthorized third party accessed the email account for a brief period on September 16, 2024, and may have acquired the information contained in the account.
The breach occurred on September 16, 2024, when an unauthorized third party accessed an LFCU employee email account. The incident potentially exposed personal information of the affected individuals, and the breach was discovered on February 5, 2025.
Next Steps
Affected users are encouraged to take advantage of the complimentary credit monitoring offered by LFCU. They can learn more about protecting themselves from identity theft and fraud through the Additional Important Information sheet provided by LFCU. Users should remain vigilant by reviewing account statements and monitoring credit reports closely for any suspicious activity.
Identity Theft Protection Services
Impacted individuals are offered a free one-year membership to Experian IdentityWorks Credit 3B, which includes credit monitoring and identity protection services. This service helps detect potential misuse of personal information and provides support for identity restoration. Users can enroll without affecting their credit score and receive up to $1 million in identity theft insurance coverage.