More than 500,000 credit union members’ information exposed in breach

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Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU) Data Breach: Impact on Over 500,000 Members and 20 Million Individuals

The Texas Dow Employees Credit Union (TDECU) recently fell victim to a data breach that exposed the personal information of over 500,000 members, affecting more than 20 million individuals in total. The breach, which occurred on May 31, 2023, was linked to a compromise of the third-party vendor MOVEit, which is used for transferring data.

Initially, TDECU conducted an investigation but found no evidence of a compromise. However, on July 30, 2024, the organization discovered that files containing sensitive information such as birth dates, driver’s licenses, credit card numbers, and Social Security numbers had been lost.

Security experts have expressed concerns over the widespread impact of the breach. Ken Dunham, Cyber Threat Director at Qualys Threat Research Unit, highlighted the exploitation of the MOVEit vulnerability by ransomware groups like Cl0p. Darren Guccione, CEO and Co-Founder at Keeper Security, emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring and prompt patch management to prevent such breaches.

Adam Gavish, CEO at DoControl, warned of the potential long-term consequences of the breach, including ongoing vulnerability and delayed data leaks. He stressed the need for comprehensive visibility and control over data transfers, as well as a proactive, data-centric approach to cybersecurity.

The TDECU data breach serves as a stark reminder of the importance of robust cybersecurity practices and the need for organizations to prioritize the protection of sensitive information in an increasingly interconnected digital landscape.

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