Georgia manufacturer announces breach of employees’ private health information

A Georgia-based wire and cable manufacturer announced Thursday that private employee data was breached.

Southwire, based in Carrollton, said it was informing its employees and affiliates that information used with its health plans were involved in a data security incident.

In the announcement, Southwire said it became of unusual activity on its systems at the end of January.

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After identifying the incident, Southwire said it “promptly took steps to secure its environment” and hired third-party cybersecurity specialists.

The investigation into the breach of private health information determined that from November 2025 to January 2026, an unauthorized third party had acquired certain files.

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Further review of which files were affected took several months.

In late October, Southwire said it learned that the information taken varied by which files belonged to different individuals, but that it may have included names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, home address, health plan information and medical information.

The health plan information Southwire said may have been access also included plan numbers for the health plans.

Now, the company said it is mailing letters to the individuals it believes were impacted and is offering two years of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services.

Southwire said it also remained committed to the security of personal information in its care and has enhanced its technical and administrative controls while evaluating opportunities to further strengthen what systems are in place to reduce the risk of similar incidents in the future.

Currently, Southwire said it “is not aware of any misuse of individuals’ information as a result of this incident. Nonetheless, the Plan recommends that individuals remain vigilant by reviewing account statements, credit reports, and other financial records for unusual activity.”

Individuals who believe they were impacted by the breach can call 1-833-931-3700 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Central Time.

Callers will need to reference engagement number B175949 when calling, according to Southwire.

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