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Ellafi Federal Credit Union Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Ellafi Federal Credit Union data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Ellafi Federal Credit Union
Ellafi Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit financial institution based in Connecticut. The organization has a mission focused on promoting financial equity, especially for women and their allies. Ellafi was formerly known as Seasons Federal Credit Union and rebranded in April 2025 to better reflect its commitment to closing financial gaps faced by traditionally underserved communities.
Membership at Ellafi is open to anyone who lives, works, volunteers, or worships in Middlesex County and select nearby areas in Connecticut. While Ellafi’s messaging and products are designed with a focus on women+, membership is inclusive and open to all.
What Happened?
On Oct. 14, a network disruption occurred, prompting an immediate investigation with the help of cybersecurity experts. By Nov. 20, Ellafi determined that unauthorized parties may have accessed or acquired certain files containing sensitive personal information.
Information Exposed:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Credit card number
- Debit card number
The breach affected 17,627 people in the United States, with 40 individuals impacted in Maine. Notification to affected consumers began on Dec. 23, 2025, via electronic notice. The incident was also reported to the Maine Attorney General’s office on Dec. 27, 2025.
Further investigation revealed that a ransomware group known as Akira claimed responsibility for the attack, stating they had obtained 17 GB of data, including employee and customer information, W-9 forms, contracts, confidential files, accounting and financial documents, HR files and more. The breach was first posted on the dark web on Nov. 3, 2025.
Your Rights and Next Steps
If notified by Ellafi that your information was involved, it is important to take action to protect yourself. Here are steps you can take:
- Review your account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Report any unauthorized transactions to your financial institution immediately.
- Obtain a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies once every 12 months.
- Consider placing a fraud alert on your credit report. This is free and will stay on your file for at least one year. It alerts creditors to verify your identity before extending new credit.
- Place a security freeze on your credit file. This prevents new credit from being opened in your name without your consent. You must request a freeze with each credit reporting agency separately.
- Take advantage of the complimentary identity protection services offered by Ellafi through IDX, including 12 months of credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, a $1 million identity fraud loss reimbursement policy and fully managed identity theft recovery services. The enrollment deadline is March 23, 2026.
If you detect any fraudulent activity, report it to your local law enforcement, your state attorney general and the Federal Trade Commission.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Ellafi Federal Credit Union data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are ready to help those affected understand their rights and pursue claims related to this incident.
Completing the below form is the first step toward joining a lawsuit and seeking compensation for any harm suffered as a result of this data breach.
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