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Georgia Heritage 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 Georgia Heritage Financial 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 Georgia Heritage Financial Credit Union
Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution serving the Savannah, Georgia metropolitan area. Founded in 1940, it is one of the oldest locally owned financial institutions in the region.
Originally established to serve employees of the Union Bag Corp., the credit union has since expanded its membership to include anyone who lives, works, worships, or attends school in Chatham, Effingham, and Bryan counties, as well as their immediate families.
What Happened?
On or about Jan. 25, 2025, Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union experienced a ransomware attack. Cybercriminals compromised the credit union’s network, potentially exposing files containing sensitive personal information. The breach was discovered on Feb. 10, 2025, and the company quickly secured its network and engaged cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident.
The investigation revealed that files containing personal data were accessed. A total of 43,077 people in the United States were affected, including 18 residents of Maine. Written notices were sent to affected consumers on Jan. 15, 2026.
Information Exposed:
- Names
- Addresses
- Dates of birth
- Driver’s license information
- Employment-related information
- Financial account information
- Foreign National ID numbers
- Health-related information
- Passports
- Personal emails
- Personal telephone numbers
- Social Insurance numbers
- Social Security numbers
Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union has stated there is no evidence of fraudulent misuse at this time but is notifying affected individuals out of an abundance of caution.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If you received a notice from Georgia Heritage Federal Credit Union or believe your information was compromised in this data breach, you may be eligible to join a lawsuit and seek compensation. Lawyers are investigating claims on behalf of affected individuals. To find out if you qualify and to take the next step, complete the below form to join the lawsuit.
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