On May 5, 2023, RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after confirming that an unauthorized party was able to bypass the company’s data security system, accessing confidential consumer data. Based on the company’s official filing, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to consumers’ names, Social Security numbers, and financial account information. After confirming that consumer data was leaked, RoadSafe began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals who were impacted by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. As we’ve mentioned in other blog posts, hackers devote tremendous resources to illegally obtaining consumers’ Social Security numbers so that they can use this information to commit a range of frauds, including identity theft. However, as a data breach victim, there are steps you can take to reduce your risks. Additionally, depending on the outcome of the pending investigation, you may also have a data breach claim against RoadSafe Traffic Systems for leaking your information.

What We Know So Far About the RoadSafe Traffic Systems Breach

News of the RoadSafe Traffic Systems data breach is still fresh; however, what we know at this point comes from the company’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine. According to this source, on April 10, 2023, RoadSafe detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, RoadSafe isolated the affected portions of its network and launched an investigation into the incident. RoadSafe also reported the incident to law enforcement.

The RoadSafe investigation is ongoing; however, even at this point, the company is able to confirm that an unauthorized party was able to access the company’s network, including certain files containing confidential consumer data.

Upon discovering that sensitive consumer data was made available to an unauthorized party, RoadSafe Traffic Systems 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, Social Security number and financial account information.

On May 5, 2023, RoadSafe Traffic Systems sent out data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the recent data security incident.

More Information About RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc.

Founded in 2007 and based in Chicago, Illinois, RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. is a provider of traffic control and pavement marking services. The company primarily sells traffic safety products and personal protective equipment to utility companies, contractors, engineers, schools, railroads and state governments. RoadSafe also provides various pavement-marking services to customers nationwide through more than 40 branch locations. RoadSafe Traffic Systems employs more than 2,000 people and generates approximately $653 million in annual revenue.