Ward Transport & Logistics reports data breach
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Ward Transport & Logistics reports a data breach after detecting unauthorized access to sensitive consumer information. Founded in 1931 and headquartered in Altoona, Pennsylvania, Ward Transport is a major trucking and logistics company serving states such as Pennsylvania, New York, North Carolina, and others.
The breach compromised data including:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Financial information
- Medical records
- Driver’s license numbers
The company has not disclosed the cause of the breach, but it could have resulted from either a direct attack on Ward Transport or a third-party breach affecting a vendor handling the company’s data.
After conducting an internal investigation, Ward Transport sent data breach notification letters to the affected individuals, outlining the compromised information.
