Colonial Surety Company reports data breach
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Colonial Surety Company (CSC) has reported a data breach that occurred on May 2, 2024 and has exposed sensitive customer information. CSC, headquartered in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, is a national insurance and surety bond provider. The company offers various insurance products including contractor bonds, fidelity bonds, court bonds, and license and permit bonds.
The unauthorized access occurred on May 2, 2024, but CSC reported the data compromise until December 6, 2024, following an investigation conducted with external cybersecurity experts.
The unauthorized network access resulted in the exposure of confidential information including:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Additional personal information (specific details vary by individual)
The nature of the attack and the number of affected individuals is not disclosed.
The company began notifying affected individuals on December 19, 2024. The incident was officially disclose on December 19, 2024.
