January 13, 2022, Waco, TX. - Central Texas Iron Works ("CTIW") is notifying certain individuals of a recent incident that may impact the privacy of personal information. CTIW is unaware of any misuse of the information and is providing notice to potentially affected individuals out of an abundance of caution.

On or about September 16, 2021, CTIW experienced a data security incident that impacted CTIW computer systems and caused a temporary disruption to certain operations. CTIW immediately responded and launched an investigation with the assistance of cybersecurity experts to confirm the nature and scope of the incident and restore the operability of impacted computer systems. Through the investigation, CTIW learned that an unauthorized actor accessed CTIW systems and may have viewed or acquired business data containing certain employee and customer information between September 15 to September 16, 2021. Information related to individuals may be included in the impacted data set. After determining the scope of information in the potentially impacted files, CTIW undertook efforts to locate address information for the affected individuals, put resources in place to assist, and provide direct notice.

The types of personal information that may have been accessible to an unauthorized actor include name, address, date of birth, and Social Security number.

CTIW takes the security of personal information very seriously. Since discovering this incident, CTIW reviewed and supplemented its security protocols.

On January 13, 2022, CTIW began notifying potentially impacted individuals and regulatory authorities as required. Although CTIW is unaware of the misuse of any personal information impacted by this incident, individuals are encouraged to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft by reviewing account statements and explanations of benefits for unusual activity. Any suspicious activity should be reported to the appropriate insurance company, health care provider, or financial institution.

Individuals seeking additional information regarding this incident can call CTIW's dedicated, toll-free number at 1-800-939-4170, Monday through Friday from 8 am to 8 pm Central, excluding U.S. holidays. Individuals may also write to CTIW at P.O. Box 2555 Waco, Texas 76702.

CTIW is committed to safeguarding personal information and will continue to work to enhance the protections in place to secure the information in its care.

Media Contact: Randall Sandager, (254)776-8000

/PRNewswire -- Jan. 13, 2022/

SOURCE Central Texas Iron Works