A recent data breach at SRP Federal Credit Union, based in South Carolina, has left over 240,000 members vulnerable to potential identity theft and financial fraud.
Between Sept. 5 and Nov. 4, 2024, hackers accessed sensitive personal data, including Social Security numbers, driver’s license information, dates of birth and financial account details. The ransomware group Nitrogen has claimed responsibility for the breach, alleging that they exfiltrated 650 GB of customer data.
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Source: Forbes News
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