In January 2026, SAFE Credit Union experienced a data breach that impacted approximately 120,000 of its members. The breach was discovered on January 15, 2026, and involved unauthorized access to a third-party vendor's systems between December 22, 2025, and January 12, 2026. SAFE Credit Union began notifying affected members on February 10, 2026, via mailed letters and posted an official statement on its website on February 5, 2026.
The compromised data types include names, addresses, Social Security numbers (SSNs), driver's license numbers, dates of birth, account numbers, and financial account information such as balances and transaction details. No medical data was reported as exposed. The breach has led to regulatory filings with the California Attorney General on February 8, 2026, and the Maine AG, among others. At least three class action lawsuits have been filed in the U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California, as of February 2026.
It is important to remember that additional details about this incident may emerge over time, and notification processes can sometimes be delayed.