2024-09-14

Universal Companies, Inc. is notifying individuals of a security incident that occurred on September 14, 2024, in which unauthorized access was gained to certain systems, potentially compromising personal information. The incident was discovered and promptly investigated, and affected individuals are being notified and offered 12 months of complimentary credit monitoring and identity protection services. The information that may have been accessed includes names, Social Security numbers, and individual taxpayer identification numbers. Universal is providing guidance on how to protect against identity theft and fraud, including instructions on how to place a fraud alert and security freeze on credit files. Affected individuals can contact a dedicated assistance line for more information and to enroll in the credit monitoring services.

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