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FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA data breach investigation

Filed
November 11, 2025
Regulator
Illinois AG
People affected
Not stated
File status
Investigation Open

What the filing confirms

  • FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA reported the incident to the Illinois Attorney General.

Still unknown

  • Which categories of personal information were taken. The filing does not list them.
  • How many people were affected. The filing does not give a number.
  • What caused the incident beyond the description in the filing.
  • How the attackers got in, and whether basic safeguards such as multi-factor sign-in were in place.

Investigation notes

First Mid Bank & Trust, NA is a financial institution that provides a range of banking, wealth management, and insurance services to its clients. As a bank, the organization typically collects and stores sensitive personal and financial data, including government identification numbers, account details, and transaction histories necessary for processing financial activities. This data breach was officially reported to the Illinois Attorney General in 2025, confirming that the security of certain records was compromised. If you have received a data breach notification letter from the bank, it indicates that your personal information may have been involved in this incident. It is important to review the letter carefully to understand the specific scope of the exposure and the identity monitoring services being offered.

What our attorneys examine

A cyberattack does not excuse a company from protecting the information it holds. We look at whether FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA used reasonable security, how long it kept the data, and how quickly it told the people affected. Those questions decide whether a class action or individual claim is possible. Read more on how ransomware lawsuits work, or browse other incident files in Illinois.

FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA data breach questions

Is the FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA data breach letter legit or a scam?
A notice from FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA in the mail matches the breach FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA reported to the Illinois Attorney General on November 11, 2025. Check that the company name and dates in your letter match that filing. A real notice of data security incident won't ask for your password, Social Security number or a payment — if it does, contact FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA through a phone number or website you find yourself.
Did FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA offer free credit monitoring?
Look for an enrollment code in your FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA notice. Companies that offer free credit monitoring after a breach usually include it there, with a deadline to activate. Using the free service won't stop you from joining a lawsuit or settlement later.
Is there a FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA data breach class action lawsuit?
Law firms often open an investigation after a breach notice like this one, and a class action lawsuit may follow. This page doesn't confirm that a lawsuit has been filed against FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA. You usually don't have to join a class action to be included — if a settlement is reached, class members are notified and can file a claim.
What should I do after getting the FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA data breach notice?
Keep the letter and the envelope, and note the date it arrived. Freeze your credit with Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, change any passwords the notice mentions, and sign up for any free credit monitoring the letter offers. Then check whether you may have a claim.
Do I need a FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA data breach lawyer or attorney?
An attorney can read your notice and tell you whether a claim makes sense. A case review here is free, and data breach cases are usually handled on contingency, so there is no upfront cost.
Can I sue FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA over the data breach?
It depends on what was exposed, the law in Illinois and your own state, and whether you've been harmed. Most people take part through a class action rather than suing alone. Keep your notification letter — it's the proof that connects you to the breach.
How much could a FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA data breach settlement or claim be worth?
There is no set amount, and no FIRST MID BANK & TRUST, NA settlement is confirmed here. In past data breach settlements, payments depended on what data was exposed and on documented losses — fraud, out-of-pocket costs and time spent dealing with the breach. Keep receipts and records; they're what damages claims are built on.

Other open files in Illinois

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