Posted On May 4, 2022 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
May 4, 2022 – Recently, Smith Transport, Inc. reported a data breach after an unauthorized party was able to gain access to sensitive consumer information stored on the company’s computer servers. As a result of the breach, the names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and driver’s license or state-issued identification card numbers of certain individuals were compromised. On April 27, 2022, Smith Transport, Inc. sent out data breach letters to those whose information was affected by the breach.
If you received a data breach notification, it is essential you understand what is at risk. The data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are actively investigating the Smith Transport data breach on behalf of people whose information was exposed. As a part of this investigation, we are providing free consultations to anyone affected by the breach who is interested in learning more about the risks of identity theft, what they can do to protect themselves, and what their legal options may be to obtain compensation from Smith Transport, Inc.
According to an official filed by the company, on February 12, 2022, Smith Transport learned of a data security incident affecting the company’s ability to access its computer system. In response, the company secured its computer systems and launched an investigation to learn more about the nature and scope of the incident. On April 12, 2022, Smith Transport confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access and potentially remove sensitive files from the company’s computer network.
Upon learning of the unauthorized access, Smith Transport then sought to identify whether any parties’ sensitive information was contained in the affected files. After the company completed its review of the compromised files, it announced that the breach resulted in the following information of certain parties being compromised:
On April 27, 2022, Smith Transport issued data breach letters to those whose information was compromised in the breach.
Smith Transport, Inc. is a trucking and logistics company based in Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania. The company provides truck transport services, brokerage and logistics services, and warehousing services. Smith Transport, Inc. also operates a well services division, in which the company offers vacuum services, on-site management, frac tank rentals, road and site maintenance, and winch truck service to its customers in the oil and gas industry. Smith Transport employs more than 657 people and generates approximately $133 million in annual revenue.
