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Case File: Fairwinds Credit Union Data Breach

This file collects the dated facts on record for the Fairwinds Credit Union incident. The state report is dated September 25, 2026. The incident itself is dated September 7, 2025.

Timeline

383 days separate the incident date from the date it was reported.

  1. September 7, 2025Incident dateWhen the filing says the breach took place.
  2. September 25, 2026Report filed in TexasDate the notice was lodged with the Texas Attorney General.

Case facts

Filing state
Texas
Date reported
September 25, 2026
Incident date
September 7, 2025
Receiving office
Texas Attorney General

Data categories in the file

  • Full Name
  • Social Security Number
  • Financial Account Number
  • Date of Birth
  • Routing Number
  • Credit Score Information
  • Transaction History
  • Mailing Address

Case notes

Fairwinds Credit Union, a financial institution operating in Texas, reported a data security incident to the state's Attorney General on September 25, 2026. The breach event itself occurred on September 7, 2025, according to public filings. The nature of the breach was not specified in the available records, but it led to the exposure of confidential customer data.

The compromised information includes a range of highly sensitive personal and financial details. Specifically, the data types exposed were Full Name, Social Security Number, Financial Account Number, Date of Birth, Routing Number, Credit Score Information, Transaction History, and Mailing Address. The presence of such detailed information presents significant risks to affected individuals.

Exposure of this combination of data can lead to various forms of identity theft and financial fraud. Malicious actors could potentially use Social Security Numbers and Dates of Birth to open new lines of credit, file fraudulent tax returns, or gain unauthorized access to existing accounts. Financial Account Numbers and Routing Numbers are critical for direct access to funds.

Individuals who receive notification about this breach should take immediate steps to protect themselves. It is advisable to regularly review financial account statements and credit reports for any suspicious activity. Consider placing a fraud alert or security freeze on your credit files with the major credit bureaus to prevent unauthorized access to your credit.

Questions about this case file

Where does the Fairwinds Credit Union case file come from?
Every entry is taken from the breach report Fairwinds Credit Union lodged with the Texas Attorney General. Nothing here is estimated.
Why do the incident date and the report date differ?
Companies usually investigate before they report. The gap between the two dates shows how long that took.
What does the records-affected figure count?
It is the number the company gave the state. It can cover residents of that state only, so the national total may be higher.
Does this case file change over time?
Yes. When a company files an update or a new state publishes its copy of the report, the dates and counts here are refreshed.

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