Lafayette Federal Credit Union Data Breach

Lafayette Federal Credit Union Data Breach

(July 31, 2025)

Lafayette Federal Credit Union (LFCU), a financial services institution headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, has issued a data breach notification following a cybersecurity incident that compromised the personal information of over 77,000 individuals.

What Happened

LFCU recently learned that an unknown, unauthorized third party gained access to one of their employee’s email accounts. Upon discovering the incident, they promptly secured the email account and began an internal investigation. They also engaged a forensic security firm to investigate and confirm the security of their 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.

Details of the LFCU Data Breach:

The breach involved unauthorized access to personal data, including names and other personal identifiers in combination with sensitive information. While the full scope of the data accessed has not been disclosed, the breach qualifies under regulatory definitions requiring consumer notification.

To help protect those who have been impacted, Lafayette Federal Credit Union is offering 12 months of free identity theft protection and credit monitoring services through Experian’s Credit3B IdentityWorks.

Conclusion:

If you’ve been affected by the Lafayette Federal Credit Union data breach, you may be entitled to compensation. Reach out to us for a free and confidential consultation. Our expert data breach lawyers are skilled at securing affected parties the justice they deserve. Call us 24/7 at 800-810-9182 – we take no fees unless you win.