GeoSouthern Energy Corp reports Data Breach Leaked Over 21000 Employee SSNs
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GeoSouthern Energy Corporation and GEP Haynesville II, LLC (GeoSouthern) reported a data breach after discovering that a recent cyberattack had compromised confidential information belonging to current and former employees.
GeoSouthern detected unusual activity within its computer network on December 21, 2022. Following standard protocols, the company promptly reported the incident to law enforcement and initiated an investigation with the support of third-party cybersecurity specialists.
No details are available about the cyberattack, but it's estimated that over 21000 individuals are impacted by the incident.
The investigation revealed that an unauthorized party had gained access to GeoSouthern's computer system between December 15, 2022, and December 21, 2022. Subsequently, it was confirmed that compromised files contained confidential information belonging to current and former employees, their dependents, and individuals who had provided personal information to GeoSouthern.
The specific information compromised varies for each individual, but it may include names and Social Security numbers.
On June 23, 2023, GeoSouthern Energy initiated the distribution of data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised in the recent data security incident.
