On October 2, 2024, Ward Transport & Logistics filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering a “data security incident” may have compromised information in the company’s possession. In this notice, Ward Transport explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, financial information, medical records, and driver’s license numbers. Upon completing its investigation, Ward Transport 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 Ward Transport & Logistics, 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 Ward Transport data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Ward Transport Data Breach?
The Ward Transport data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, at this early point, Ward Transport’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides only limited information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, Ward Transport recently learned of a data security incident affecting certain information that had been provided to the company.
While it may be that hackers directly targeted Ward Transport, it is also possible that Ward Transport filed notice of a third-party breach that affected information in its possession but occurred at a vendor used by the company.
Regardless, after learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Ward Transport reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. Ward Transport recently completed this process, and while the breached information varies depending on the individual, 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 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 Ward Transport & Logistics
Founded in 1931, Ward Transport & Logistics is a trucking and logistics company based out of 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. Additionally, the company offers extended freight services throughout the United States and Canada. Ward Transport also offers a range of logistics services, such as brokerage, warehousing, and cross-dock & transloading. Ward Transport employs more than 1,400 people and generates approximately $457 million in annual revenue.
