Patelco shuts down banking systems following ransomware attack

Patelco Credit Union disclosed a ransomware attack on June 29, 2024 that forced the shutdown of online banking, the mobile app, and call center services; electronic transactions are impacted while debit/credit card transactions and ATM withdrawals remain partially available. The organization engaged third-party cybersecurity experts and is investigating; no threat actor has claimed responsibility and potential customer data exposure has not been confirmed, so members are advised to monitor accounts and be vigilant for suspicious communications.