Ward Transport sends data breach letters due to a “data security incident”. | Console and partner, PC

On October 2, 2024, Ward Transport & Logistics filed a data breach notice with the Massachusetts Attorney General after discovering that a “data security incident” may have compromised information held by the company. In this notice, Ward Transport states that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers' confidential information, including their names, social security numbers, financial information, medical records and driver's license numbers. After completing the investigation, Ward Transport began sending data breach notification letters to all individuals whose data was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you have received a data breach notification from Ward Transport & Logistics, it is important that you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach attorney can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft and discuss your legal options following the Ward Transport data breach. For more information, see our recent article on this topic Here.

What caused the Ward Transport data breach?

The data breach at Ward Transport was recently disclosed and further information is expected in the near future. However, at this early stage, Ward Transport's filing with the Massachusetts Attorney General provides limited information about what led to the breach. According to this source, Ward Transport recently learned of a data security incident that affected certain information provided to the company.

While it is possible that hackers targeted Ward Transport directly, it is also possible that Ward Transport reported a third-party breach that affected the information in its possession, but that occurred at a vendor used by the company.

Separately, after learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to unauthorized parties, Ward Transport reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were affected. Ward Transport recently completed this process. While the information breached varies from person to person, it may include your name, Social Security number, financial information, medical records, and driver's license number.

On October 2, 2024, Ward Transport sent out data breach letters to everyone affected by the recent data security incident. These letters were intended to provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

Further information about Ward Transport & Logistics

Founded in 1931, Ward Transport & Logistics is a trucking and logistics company based in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Ward Transport provides direct LTL freight services in Delaware, Maryland, Illinois, Michigan, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Virginia. The company also offers expanded freight services throughout the United States and Canada. Ward Transport also offers a range of logistics services such as: B. Brokerage services, storage and cross-dock and transshipment. Ward Transport employs more than 1,400 people and generates annual sales of approximately $457 million.