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Alaska Air Group Federal Credit Union Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Alaska Air Group Federal Credit Union.
•Discovered on April 17, 2026.
•Possible data exposed: Social Security Number, Account Number, Date of Birth, Driver's License Number, Passport Number, Routing Number, Tax Identification Number.
•Affects individuals in: California, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, Vermont.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

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

Detailed summary

The Alaska Air Group Federal Credit Union (AAGCU) experienced a data breach that occurred on March 5, 2026, and was discovered on March 9, 2026. This incident was an external system breach, specifically a third-party vendor breach, which affected over 10,700 individuals across multiple states. Consumers were notified starting April 16, 2026, via written letters.

The breach may have involved sensitive data types including Social Security Numbers, account numbers, dates of birth, driver's license numbers, passport numbers, routing numbers, and tax identification numbers. AAGCU offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Experian to affected individuals. The total number of affected individuals is 10,705, including residents in California, Indiana, Maine, New Hampshire, Oregon, and Vermont.

Details about data breaches can emerge later, and notices may be delayed.

Data possibly involved

Social Security Number
Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
Account Number
Date of Birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Driver's License Number
Can be used for identity fraud
Passport Number
Routing Number
Tax Identification Number

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

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

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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