On August 9, 2024, CSC ServiceWorks filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized third party gained access to a portion of its computer system. In this notice, CSC ServiceWorks explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their full names, dates of birth, contact information, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial information, health insurance information, and medical information. Upon completing its investigation, CSC ServiceWorks began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from CSC ServiceWorks, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the CSC ServiceWorks data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the CSC ServiceWorks Data Breach?
The CSC ServiceWorks data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, CSC ServiceWorks’ filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on February 4, 2024, CSC ServiceWorks detected unusual activity within its computer network. In response, CSC ServiceWorks secured its systems and then began working with an outside cybersecurity firm to investigate the incident.
Through this investigation, CSC ServiceWorks confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of its IT network between September 23, 2023, and February 4, 2024, during which they were able to access certain files containing confidential consumer information.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, CSC ServiceWorks reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. CSC ServiceWorks completed this process on June 17, 2024. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your full name, date of birth, contact information, Social Security number, driver’s license number, financial information, health insurance information, and medical information.
On August 9, 2024, CSC ServiceWorks sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About CSC ServiceWorks
CSC ServiceWorks is a provider of laundry solutions and air vending services throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. Based in Melville, New York, CSC ServiceWorks offers residential, commercial, and community laundry services, which includes management and collection of revenue. CSC ServiceWorks employs more than 3,200 people and generates approximately $655 million in annual revenue.
