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    Guardian Credit Union Data Breach

    ▼ Key takeaways

    • •Reports suggest a potential breach involving Guardian Credit Union.
    • •Discovered on August 11, 2026.
    • •Possible data exposed: SSN, Driver's License Number, Financial Account Information.
    • •Affects individuals in: Massachusetts.
    • •Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

    Breach confirmed

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    Detailed summary

    Guardian Credit Union reported a data incident in 2026, which was disclosed through public regulatory materials. The company investigated the incident with third-party forensic specialists, identified documents containing member information, and sent individual notification letters by August 6, 2026. The Massachusetts Attorney General's office was also notified on this date.

    The breach involved Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, and financial account information. Approximately 9 individuals were affected, all of whom were Massachusetts residents. Guardian Credit Union, a member-owned credit union headquartered in Oak Creek, Wisconsin, offered 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity restoration services through Experian IdentityWorks.

    At this time, it remains unclear if other states were affected beyond Massachusetts, and the full extent of the incident has not been publicly detailed. Further details may emerge as investigations continue, and additional notices may be delayed.

    Data possibly involved

    • SSN
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Driver's License Number
      Can be used for identity fraud
    • Financial Account Information

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    A

    Notified consumers within 30 days of discovery

    Breach Occurred

    Aug 6, 2026

    Company Discovered

    Aug 6, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    Aug 6, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Aug 6, 2026

    0 days to discover
    0 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

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