Heritage South Credit Union Data Breach

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Heritage South Credit Union Data Breach Exposes Sensitive Financial Information

Heritage South Credit Union, a full-service financial institution based in Alabama, recently reported a data breach that may have compromised the personal information of an unknown number of individuals. If you received a data breach notification from Heritage South, it’s important to understand the potential risks and your legal options.

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What Happened?

On February 12, 2025, Heritage South detected suspicious activity within its computer network. A cybersecurity investigation later confirmed that an unauthorized party accessed the system on January 7, 2025, and again between February 6 and February 17, 2025. The incident led to the potential exposure of sensitive information, and the credit union began notifying impacted individuals after conducting a thorough data review.

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What Information Was Compromised?

The type of information involved varies per individual, but may include:

• Name
• Social Security number
• Home address
• Financial account number

This type of data is highly sensitive and can be used for identity theft, financial fraud, and other malicious purposes.

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About Heritage South Credit Union

Founded in 1937, Heritage South Credit Union is headquartered in Sylacauga, Alabama, and operates six additional branches across the state. With more than $160 million in assets and over 14,000 members, Heritage South provides banking services such as checking and savings accounts, credit cards, personal and auto loans, mortgages, and investment services.

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What You Should Do If You Were Affected By The Data Breach

If you received a data breach letter from Heritage South Credit Union, consider taking the following steps:

1. Enroll in the complimentary 24-month credit monitoring service being offered.
2. Monitor your financial accounts and credit reports for suspicious activity.
3. Place a fraud alert or credit freeze on your credit files.
4. Be cautious of phishing emails, calls, or texts that may reference your leaked information.

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How Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C. Can Help

Our firm has extensive experience helping victims of data breaches. If your personal or financial information was exposed in the Heritage South data breach, you may be entitled to compensation for losses such as:

• Fraud-related financial losses
• Costs of credit monitoring and identity protection
• Emotional distress and loss of privacy
• Time and effort spent resolving identity theft issues

You don’t have to handle this alone. We can help you understand your legal rights and pursue the justice you deserve.

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Contact Us for a Free Consultation

If you were impacted by the Heritage South Credit Union Data Breach, don’t wait to take action. Pittman, Dutton, Hellums, Bradley & Mann, P.C. is here to help you explore your legal options and seek justice. Contact us today!

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‍LINKS:

[1] https://www.mass.gov/doc/2025-521-heritage-south-credit-union/download

[2] https://www.myhscu.com/About-Us/About-Heritage-South

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