Industry News: ESG5

The Target:​ Connex, one of Connecticut's largest credit unions.

The Take: The non-profit has yet to find evidence that the attackers gained access to the affected members' funds or accounts, but has discovered that they stole a combination of personal and financial data, including names, account numbers, debit card information, Social Security numbers, and government IDs.

The Vector: The investigation revealed that certain files may have been accessed or downloaded without authorization between June 2 and 3, 2025.

This breach is a stark reminder of how strong authentication controls are in an overall robust cybersecurity posture, and that good password hygiene plays a pivotal role in protection.

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