New Precision Technology, LLC

On May 29, 2021, New Precision Technology, LLC (operating as USI, Inc.) experienced a data breach reported by the Maine Office of the Attorney General on July 12, 2021. The incident involved unauthorized access to the company’s network, compromising sensitive personal information. Specifically, the breach exposed the Social Security numbers (SSNs) and driver’s license numbers of three Maine residents, though a total of 440 individuals were affected across the incident. The breach highlights a failure in network security, allowing external actors to infiltrate systems and extract highly sensitive data. While the exact method of intrusion (e.g., phishing, exploit of a vulnerability) was not disclosed, the exposure of SSNs and driver’s license numbers poses significant risks, including identity theft, financial fraud, and long-term reputational harm for the affected individuals. The company was legally obligated to notify impacted parties and regulatory bodies, emphasizing the severity of the data exposure. No evidence suggests the breach involved ransomware or a broader systemic attack, but the compromise of personally identifiable information (PII) particularly government-issued identifiers elevates the incident’s gravity, warranting heightened scrutiny of USI, Inc.’s cybersecurity protocols and incident response measures.

Source: https://www.maine.gov/agviewer/content/ag/985235c7-cb95-4be2-8792-a1252b4f8318/c9204dbd-60d0-48ee-be77-fdabf225ca65.shtml

TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/precision-technologies-llc-us

"id": "pre343091725",
"linkid": "precision-technologies-llc-us",
"type": "Breach",
"date": "3/2021",
"severity": "85",
"impact": "4",
"explanation": "Attack with significant impact with customers data leaks"

{'affected_entities': [{'customers_affected': 440,
                        'name': 'New Precision Technology, LLC / dba USI, Inc.',
                        'type': 'Private Company'},
                       {'industry': 'Legal/Regulatory',
                        'location': 'Maine, USA',
                        'name': 'Maine Office of the Attorney General',
                        'type': 'Government Agency'}],
 'attack_vector': 'Unauthorized Network Access',
 'data_breach': {'number_of_records_exposed': 440,
                 'personally_identifiable_information': True,
                 'sensitivity_of_data': 'High (Personally Identifiable '
                                        'Information)',
                 'type_of_data_compromised': ['Social Security numbers',
                                              "Driver's license numbers"]},
 'date_detected': '2021-05-29',
 'date_publicly_disclosed': '2021-07-12',
 'description': 'On July 12, 2021, the Maine Office of the Attorney General '
                'reported a data breach involving New Precision Technology, '
                'LLC / dba USI, Inc. The breach, which occurred on May 29, '
                '2021, involved unauthorized access to the network, affecting '
                "the Social Security number and driver's license number of "
                'three Maine residents. A total of 440 individuals were '
                'affected by the incident.',
 'impact': {'data_compromised': ['Social Security numbers',
                                 "Driver's license numbers"],
            'identity_theft_risk': 'High (PII exposed)'},
 'references': [{'source': 'Maine Office of the Attorney General'}],
 'regulatory_compliance': {'regulatory_notifications': 'Maine Office of the '
                                                       'Attorney General'},
 'response': {'communication_strategy': 'Public disclosure via Maine AG '
                                        'office'},
 'title': 'Data Breach at New Precision Technology, LLC / dba USI, Inc.',
 'type': 'Data Breach'}