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Cyberattack Hits Carter Federal Credit Union; Nearly 70,000 Individuals Impacted
SPRINGHILL, La. — The $753-million Carter Federal Credit Union reported a major data breach after an unauthorized party gained temporary access to its computer network between June 25 and July 2, 2025.
The intrusion was detected on July 2, prompting immediate containment and an ongoing investigation, according to Claim Depot.
Regulatory filings with the attorneys general of Maine and California show that 68,934 individuals nationwide were affected, including 59 Maine residents.
The breach exposed a wide range of sensitive personal data, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver’s license and state ID numbers, credit and debit card details, financial account information, passport numbers, retirement and 401(k) data, health insurance records, and limited medical treatment or diagnosis information, Claim Depot said.
The credit union said a forensic review, conducted with the help of a leading cybersecurity firm, confirmed that the intruder accessed certain files. Carter Federal Credit Union began notifying affected individuals by mail on Aug. 29, 2025, and also posted a public notice on its website, Claim Depot said.
To mitigate potential harm, the credit union is offering impacted members a free one-year subscription to Experian IdentityWorks Credit 3B. The service provides monitoring across all three major credit bureaus, identity restoration support, and up to $1 million in identity theft insurance.
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