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Alaska Air Group Credit Union Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Alaska Air Group Credit Union.
•Discovered on April 20, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: SSN, Account Numbers, Dates of Birth, Driver's License Numbers, Passport Numbers, Routing Numbers, Tax Identification Numbers.
•Affects individuals in: California, Indiana, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

Breach confirmed

The Alaska Air Group Credit Union breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Alaska Air Group Federal Credit Union reported an external system breach that occurred on March 5, 2026, and was discovered on March 9, 2026. The credit union sent written notification to affected individuals on April 16, 2026, and filed notices with several state Attorneys General. The breach stemmed from a compromise of a third-party information technology service provider.

Sensitive identity and financial information belonging to 10,705 individuals was exposed in the incident. This included Social Security numbers, account numbers, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, passport numbers, routing numbers, and tax identification numbers. Medical data was not indicated as being involved. The credit union offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services through Experian IdentityWorks.

Details about data breaches can emerge over time, and notification processes may be delayed. Further information or updates may become available.

Data possibly involved

SSN
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Account Numbers
Dates of Birth
Driver's License Numbers
Can be used for identity fraud
Passport Numbers
Routing Numbers
Tax Identification Numbers

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Notified consumers within 31–60 days

Breach Occurred

Mar 5, 2026

Company Discovered

Mar 9, 2026

Regulator Notified

Apr 16, 2026

Consumers Notified

Apr 16, 2026

4 days to discover

38 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Current

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Investigation Open

We're actively investigating this case and seeking affected individuals.

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