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Southwire Data Breach Lawsuit Investigation
Shamis & Gentile P.A., one of the nation's premier class action law firms specializing in data breach cases, is investigating the Southwire Company data breach.
If you were affected by the data breach, your sensitive personally identifiable information may have been exposed, and you may be eligible for compensation.
About Southwire Company
Southwire Company, LLC is a leading manufacturer in the electrical and electronic manufacturing industry.
Founded in 1950 by Roy Richards Sr. in Carrollton, Georgia, the company produces wire and cable products, serving a wide range of industries and customers.
What Happened?
Southwire discovered unusual activity on its systems on Jan. 29, 2026.
After a thorough investigation with the help of third-party cybersecurity specialists, it was determined that an unauthorized party had accessed and acquired files from Southwire's systems between Nov. 2025 and Jan. 2026. The breach affected systems maintained by Southwire Company and its Employee Health & Welfare Plan.
The compromised information varies by individual but may include highly sensitive details. Southwire confirmed that the following types of consumer information were exposed:
Information Exposed:
- Social Security numbers
- Government ID numbers
- Financial account codes
- Credit and debit account information
- Health records
- Login credentials
Additionally, the ransomware group Qilin claimed responsibility for the attack and reportedly posted about the breach on the dark web on March 22, 2026.
You May Be Entitled to Compensation
If your information was exposed in the Southwire data breach, you may be eligible for compensation. Lawyers are investigating claims on behalf of affected individuals. To find out if you qualify and to join others seeking justice, complete the below form to get started.
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