Scout Energy Management LLC recently disclosed a data breach affecting its sensitive personal information. The breach involved unauthorized access to data between January 10, 2024, and April 2, 2024, with the company beginning notifications to impacted individuals on June 14, 2024. The compromised data potentially includes names and Social Security numbers.
The breach was identified through an internal investigation which confirmed that an unauthorized third party had accessed Scout’s systems during the specified timeframe. Although specific details about the extent of the data accessed are still being reviewed, Scout has taken steps to notify those affected by the incident.
Scout Energy Management, a Texas-based private energy investment firm, focuses on acquiring, operating, and improving upstream energy assets and associated midstream infrastructure. The company’s operations span across a diverse range of energy assets, aimed at achieving attractive returns through strategic management and development.
Founded in 2009, Scout Energy Management works with various institutional investors and manages day-to-day operations through a comprehensive operating structure. With over 1,000 employees, Scout’s mission is to enhance operations, reduce expenses, and deliver reliable yield from its energy assets.
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