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Heritage South Credit Union Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Heritage South Credit Union data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Heritage South Credit Union
Heritage South Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial cooperative that has been serving communities in Alabama since 1937. Originally established to provide financial services to local communities, Heritage South Credit Union now serves members across numerous counties, including Talladega, Shelby, Jefferson, Tallapoosa, Coosa, Lee, Calhoun, Clay, St. Clair, Chambers, Elmore, Randolph, Cleburne, and Chilton.
What was the January & February Ransomware Attacks?
On February 12, 2025, Heritage South Credit Union detected suspicious activity within its computer network. The organization immediately launched an internal investigation, notified law enforcement, and engaged a forensic security firm to assist with the investigation.
The forensic investigation revealed that an unauthorized third party gained access to Heritage South's computer network initially on January 7, 2025, and then again between February 6 and February 17, 2025. During this unauthorized access, certain files containing sensitive personal information were potentially acquired by the attackers.
Information Exposed:
- Social Security numbers
- Financial account numbers
- Names
- Addresses
The EMBARGO ransomware group claimed responsibility for the attack, stating they obtained approximately 300 GB of data, including account numbers, Social Security numbers, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses. The group threatened to publish the stolen data within days.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If you received a notification from Heritage South Credit Union regarding this data breach, you should take immediate steps to protect your identity and financial security.
Heritage South Credit Union is offering affected individuals a complimentary two-year membership to Experian IdentityWorks Credit 3B, a credit monitoring and identity protection service. You should enroll in this service promptly to monitor your credit reports and receive alerts on any suspicious activity.
In addition, consider taking the following steps to protect yourself:
- Carefully monitor your bank and credit card statements for unauthorized transactions.
- Request a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion) at https://www.annualcreditreport.com.
- Place a fraud alert on your credit reports by contacting any one of the three major credit bureaus.
- Consider placing a security freeze on your credit reports, which prevents new credit accounts from being opened in your name without your consent.
- Report any suspicious activity immediately to your financial institutions, local law enforcement, and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at https://www.ftc.gov/idtheft or by calling 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338).
Remember, you have the legal right to obtain a copy of any police report related to this incident. If you become a victim of identity theft, filing a police report is strongly recommended.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your personal information was exposed as a result of this data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Data breaches can lead to significant financial losses, emotional distress, and time spent resolving identity theft issues.
Lawyers are ready to help you understand your rights and explore your legal options. To find out if you qualify to join a class action lawsuit against Heritage South Credit Union, simply fill out the below form. Taking action now can help protect your rights and potentially secure compensation for the harm you've experienced.
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