MembersOwn Credit Union

The Montana Department of Justice reported a data breach involving MembersOwn Credit Union on October 14, 2024. The breach occurred between June 12 and June 13, 2024, involving unauthorized access to one email account, potentially affecting one individual's personal information. The breach could have exposed sensitive personal information, such as bank statements, self-assessment details, and other people's National Insurance numbers. This incident highlights the potential risks associated with unauthorized access to email accounts, which can lead to significant financial and reputational damage. Such breaches underscore the importance of robust cybersecurity measures to protect personal data and maintain trust among customers. The breach, although limited in scope, serves as a reminder of the constant threat posed by cyber attacks and the need for continuous vigilance.

Source: https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/reported-data-breaches/

TPRM report: https://scoringcyber.rankiteo.com/company/membersown-credit-union

"id": "mem524071125",
"linkid": "membersown-credit-union",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "6/2024",
"severity": "50",
"impact": "2",
"explanation": "Attack limited on finance or reputation"

{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': 1,
                        'industry': 'Financial Services',
                        'name': 'MembersOwn Credit Union',
                        'type': 'Credit Union'}],
 'attack_vector': 'Unauthorized Access to Email Account',
 'data_breach': {'number_of_records_exposed': 1,
                 'type_of_data_compromised': 'Personal Information'},
 'date_detected': '2024-10-14',
 'date_publicly_disclosed': '2024-10-14',
 'description': 'The Montana Department of Justice reported a data breach '
                'involving MembersOwn Credit Union on October 14, 2024. The '
                'breach occurred between June 12 and June 13, 2024, involving '
                'unauthorized access to one email account, potentially '
                "affecting one individual's personal information.",
 'impact': {'data_compromised': 'Personal Information',
            'systems_affected': 'Email Account'},
 'references': [{'date_accessed': '2024-10-14',
                 'source': 'Montana Department of Justice'}],
 'title': 'Data Breach at MembersOwn Credit Union',
 'type': 'Data Breach'}