Excerpt from CyberNews Article, Published on August 11, 2025
Connex, one of Connecticut’s largest credit unions, has confirmed a major data breach that impacted approximately 172,000 members in June 2025. The breach, discovered at the end of July, compromised sensitive personal and financial information, including names, account numbers, debit card details, Social Security numbers, and government-issued IDs. Despite the incident, Connex emphasized there is no evidence that attackers accessed members’ funds or account balances.
The Connex breach poses a significant risk for affected members, as criminals could use the stolen data to launch targeted phishing attempts or commit identity theft. Connex responded promptly by securing its systems, launching an investigation with independent cybersecurity experts, and notifying regulators. Notification letters were mailed to all impacted individuals starting August 7, 2025.
To help safeguard affected members, Connex is providing complimentary credit monitoring services via CyberScout for up to 24 months. The credit union has also posted a prominent scam alert on its website, urging members to remain vigilant. Connex stresses it will never call or text customers to ask for passwords, PINs, or account numbers. Anyone receiving suspicious communications should hang up and contact Connex directly using official channels.
With over $1b in assets and more than 70,000 members, Connex provides a wide range of financial services across eight branches. This incident underscores the critical importance of robust cybersecurity in the financial sector. Members should immediately monitor their financial statements, update passwords, and enable multifactor authentication for online banking.
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