Kloeckner Metals Corporation has notified affected individuals that it discovered unusual activity on its network on February 23, 2026. After bringing in a cybersecurity firm to investigate, the company determined that someone had unauthorized access to its network between February 17, 2026 and February 23, 2026, and that files were copied during that window. On March 13, 2026, the company confirmed that at least one of those files contained your name along with your Social Security number. This falls under the category of a hacking or system intrusion, meaning an outside party gained access to internal systems rather than the information being lost or misdirected by accident.
The notice was sent to individuals whose personal information was found in the files taken during the intrusion. Kloeckner Metals Corporation has not published an aggregate total of how many people received this notice, so if you’re reading this because you got a letter, it means your specific file was among those reviewed and confirmed to contain exposed data.
What information was exposed?
- Full name
- Social Security number
Kloeckner Metals Corporation is offering a complimentary membership with Epiq – Privacy Solutions, which includes 3-bureau credit monitoring, SSN monitoring, dark web monitoring, and up to $1,000,000 in identity theft insurance. To enroll, visit www.privacysolutionsid.com, click ‘Activate Account,’ and enter the personal activation code printed in your individual letter, then complete the enrollment form and identity verification steps; your specific enrollment deadline and coverage length are listed in your own notice.
What should you do now?
- Activate the free Epiq – Privacy Solutions membership using the code in your letter before the deadline listed there.
- Because your Social Security number was involved, consider placing a free fraud alert or a security freeze on your credit files with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion.
- Review your bank and credit card statements regularly for any charges or accounts you don’t recognize.
- Request your free annual credit reports at annualcreditreport.com and check them for unfamiliar accounts or inquiries.
- Consider signing up for a service like Aura or LifeLock, which can alert you if your information appears elsewhere, such as on the dark web.
- If you notice signs of misuse, file a report with the FTC at identitytheft.gov and with your local police department, and keep a copy for your records.
- Watch for phishing emails or calls that reference this breach, since scammers sometimes use real incidents to trick people into handing over more information.
If you have questions, Kloeckner Metals Corporation can be reached at 844-558-4634, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time.