WireCo WorldGroup Data Breach – Investigated by Federman & Sherwood
October 22, 2026 – Federman & Sherwood is investigating the WireCo WorldGroup data breach following a notification filed with the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.
According to the filing, reported on October 19, 2026, the incident affected three Massachusetts residents, with additional individuals potentially affected nationwide. Information potentially compromised includes Social Security numbers, medical records, financial account information, driver’s license information, and credit or debit card numbers.
The combination of personal identification, financial information, and medical records may increase the risk of identity theft, unauthorized financial transactions, medical identity theft, and other misuse.
Federman & Sherwood is investigating whether WireCo WorldGroup implemented reasonable cybersecurity safeguards to protect sensitive personal, financial, and medical information and whether additional measures could have prevented or reduced the impact of the data breach.
The potentially compromised information may include:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Driver’s license information
- Financial information
- Medical information
- Health insurance information
- Other sensitive information
What is WireCo WorldGroup?
WireCo WorldGroup is a global manufacturer of mission-critical steel wire rope, synthetic rope, netting, and electromechanical cable.
Individuals affected by the WireCo WorldGroup data breach may have legal rights and are encouraged to contact Federman & Sherwood.
Phone: 1-800-237-1277 | Email: info@federmanlaw.com