ATLANTA, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Southwire Company and Affiliates Employee Health & Welfare Plan (the "Plan") is providing notice of a data security incident involving systems maintained by Southwire Company, LLC ("Southwire"). Southwire became aware of unusual activity on its systems on January 29, 2026. Upon identifying the incident, Southwire promptly took steps to secure its environment and engaged third-party cybersecurity specialists. The investigation determined that an unauthorized party acquired certain files on Southwire's systems between November 2025 and January 2026. Southwire has been diligently working to review the affected files, to determine the nature of the information that may have been impacted, and to whom the information relates. In late October, Southwire learned that the information varied by individual and may have included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, health plan information (including plan numbers) and medical information.
Southwire is mailing letters to individuals whose information it has reason to believe may have been impacted and is offering 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services. As part of Southwire's ongoing commitment to the security of personal information in its care, it has enhanced its existing technical and administrative controls and continues to evaluate opportunities to further strengthen its systems and reduce the risk of a similar incident occurring in the future. At this time, the Plan is not aware of any misuse of individuals' information as a result of this incident. Nonetheless, the Plan recommends that individuals remain vigilant by reviewing account statements, credit reports, and other financial records for unusual activity.
Individuals with questions about this incident or who would like additional information should call 1-833-931-3700 toll-free Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm Central Time (excluding major U.S. holidays). Be prepared to provide engagement number B175949 when calling.
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