Notice of Security Incident

Tempel Steel Company, LLC (“Tempel”) understands the importance of protecting information. We identified and addressed a security incident involving information concerning Tempel Mexico employees, their dependents, and other individuals related to Tempel’s operations in Mexico.

What Happened?

On February 6, 2025, we detected unusual activity within our network that caused certain devices to become unavailable. We immediately implemented our response protocols, took measures to contain the activity, and launched an investigation. A cybersecurity firm that has assisted other companies in similar situations also was engaged. We notified law enforcement and are supporting its investigation.

The evidence showed there was unauthorized activity within our network between February 6, 2025 and February 7, 2025. During this period, an unauthorized actor viewed and obtained files stored on certain servers in our network.

What Information Was Involved?

We conducted a careful review of the files involved and determined that they contained information concerning Tempel Mexico employees, their dependents, and other individuals related to Tempel’s operations in Mexico. The information included their names and one or more of the following: Social Security and tax identifiers; payroll information; and financial bank account information.

What We Are Doing.

We are mailing letters to the individuals involved and have arranged for eligible individuals to receive access to a complimentary internet scanning product. To help prevent something like this from happening again, we have taken and are taking steps to enhance our existing security measures.

What You Can Do.

We encourage individuals to remain vigilant by reviewing their account statements for any unauthorized activity. If they see charges or activity that they did not authorize, they should contact the relevant financial institution immediately. Additionally, eligible individuals can enroll in the complimentary internet scanning product we have provided.

For More Information.

Individuals whose information was involved in the incident can contact us at 001-855-549-2607, Monday through Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m. ET (excluding holidays), with their questions. Individuals can also contact us at this number to determine whether their information was involved.