On November 1, 2022, Morrison Products, Inc. reported a data breach with the Attorneys General of Montana and Texas after the company learned that an unauthorized party was able to access sensitive information belonging to certain employees. According to Morrison Products, the breach resulted in employees’ names, addresses, and Social Security numbers being compromised. Recently, Morrison Products sent out data breach letters to all affected parties, informing them of the incident and what they can do to protect themselves from identity theft and other frauds.

More Information About the Morrison Products Data Breach

The available information regarding the Morrison Products breach comes from the company’s filings with the Attorneys General of Texas and Montana. According to these sources, on February 25, 2021, the Morrison Products IT department detected unusual activity within the company’s computer system. In response, the company secured its network and launched an investigation into the incident with the help of third-party data security professionals.

On February 10, 2022, Morrison Products’ investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party had gained access to the company’s computer system, including files containing sensitive information about certain employees.

Upon discovering that sensitive consumer data was made available to an unauthorized party, Morrison Products began to review the affected files to determine what information was compromised and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, address and Social Security number.

On November 1, 2022, Morrison Products sent out data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the recent data security incident.

Founded in 1923, Morrison Products, Inc. is a building supply manufacturer based in Cleveland, Ohio. The company creates a range of stamped metal products, automotive parts, blower wheels, and air-moving equipment. Morrison Products has facilities in Ohio, Indiana, Georgia, Texas, and Apodaca, Juarez and Santa Catarina, Mexico. In 2018, the company acquired Lau Industries, its first and only acquisition. Morrison Products employs more than 460 people and generates approximately $127 million in annual revenue.

If you received a data breach notification, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. To learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft and what your legal options are in the wake of the Morrison Products data breach, please see our recent piece on the topic here.