Nucor Data Breach Investigation | Class Action Privacy Lawyers
The data breach lawyers at The Lyon Firm are investigating an alleged cyberattack that targeted the IT network of Nucor Corporation. Personal data may have been compromised in the attack, but it is still early in the investigation and anyone with links to the company should remain vigilant for signs of fraud and identity theft.
The Firm has filed numerous class action data breach lawsuits following cyberattacks. We have the resources and experience to build a strong case against any negligent company following a data theft incident. Call for a free consultation and to discuss your legal options.
What Happened at Nucor?
A recent cybersecurity incident on Nucor Corporation’s systems may have resulted in a breach of personal data. The attack forced the nation’s largest steel producer to take part of their IT network offline and implement containment measures. The incident also caused the company to suspend production at certain locations. Nucor employs more than 32,000 people across numerous steel mills across the U.S., Mexico, and Canada.
The cyber incident was publicly disclosed through a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which can be reviewed in the official Nucor SEC disclosure. The filing says, “Nucor Corporation recently identified a cybersecurity incident involving unauthorized third party access to certain information technology systems used by the Company.”
“Upon detecting the incident, the Company began promptly taking steps to contain and respond to the incident, including activating its incident response plan, proactively taking potentially affected systems offline and implementing other containment, remediation, or recovery measures.”
Much is unknown about the incident, however Nucor Corporation has disclosed the data breach involves sensitive confidential information, including:
- Full Name
- Social Security Number
Contact our legal team to learn more about protecting yourself following any data theft event and to discuss possible legal action. We represent clients in all fifty states.