Milk Source reported a significant data breach to the Attorney General of Maine, indicating that sensitive personal and protected health information may have been accessed by unauthorized parties. The breach occurred between October 9 and October 10, 2023, during which Milk Source detected a network disruption. Following the incident, Milk Source launched an investigation to determine the scope of the breach and identify the specific individuals whose information may have been compromised.
Through its investigation, the company discovered that various types of sensitive information, including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers, financial account information, health records, and health insurance information, may have been accessed. Milk Source conducted a thorough review of the affected data to pinpoint exactly what information was exposed. On August 12, 2024, the review was completed, confirming the details of the breach.
To address the breach, on August 23, 2024, Milk Source began mailing notification letters to all individuals whose information was compromised. The letters provided details on the specific types of data affected for each individual and offered complimentary credit monitoring services to help protect against identity theft or fraud. Milk Source has also filed these notification forms with the Attorney General of Maine as required by law.
Milk Source, a dairy product manufacturer headquartered in Kaukauna, Wisconsin, prides itself on sustainability and animal care, participating in the National Dairy FARM Program. The company operates across the Midwest and employs over 500 people. Founded in 1994 by three graduates of UW-Madison, Milk Source has grown into a prominent player in the dairy industry, while also taking steps to address this security incident in an effort to protect its consumers.
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