Southwire Data Breach Exposes Employee Health and Financial Data - Claim Depot
Southwire Co. LLC, a family-owned wire and cable manufacturer based in Carrollton, Georgia, disclosed a data breach that compromised the health and welfare plan of its employees. The company reported the incident to the Vermont Attorney General on November 11, 2026.
The company published a HIPAA media notice about the incident on November 12, 2026, and brought in third-party cybersecurity specialists to investigate the scope and nature of the intrusion. An unauthorized party gained access to Southwire's systems and acquired certain files during the breach window.
On March 22, 2026, a ransomware group known as Qilin posted a claim on the dark web through the Tor network, stating it had obtained the organization's data. Southwire conducted a review of the affected files to determine the nature of the compromised information and to identify the individuals involved.
Exposed data
The investigation determined that the breach potentially exposed both personally identifiable information (PII) and protected health information (PHI). The PII that may have been exposed included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, home addresses, government ID numbers, financial account codes, credit and debit account information and login credentials.
The PHI that may have been exposed included health plan information, such as plan numbers, and medical information. Southwire is offering affected individuals 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services.
Next steps
The plan recommended that all potentially affected individuals remain vigilant by reviewing their account statements, credit reports and other financial records for any unusual activity. Southwire set up a dedicated toll-free phone line for individuals who have questions about the incident or who would like additional information.
Individuals who may be affected can call 1-833-931-3700, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time, excluding major U.S. holidays. Callers should be prepared to provide engagement number B175949 when calling.
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