FRAMINGHAM, Mass.— MetroWest Community Federal Credit Union is facing scrutiny following a reported data-security incident that may have exposed members’ personal information, with law firm Federman & Sherwood saying it has opened an investigation after a breach notice was filed with the Maine Attorney General.
According to Federman & Sherwood, MetroWest Community Federal Credit Union disclosed in the Maine filing that it identified a security incident involving possible unauthorized access to certain systems within its network. Federman & Sherwood said the credit union launched an internal investigation and brought in cybersecurity specialists to determine the scope and nature of the incident.
As part of that investigation, MetroWest reviewed impacted files to identify what information may have been involved and which individuals may have been affected. The law firm said the potentially compromised data may include personally identifying information, including names, Social Security numbers, financial information and other sensitive data.
Federman & Sherwood said MetroWest has indicated it has taken steps to strengthen its cybersecurity measures, is notifying potentially affected individuals and is offering resources intended to help members monitor their personal information and guard against misuse.