Gallagher Transport International Inc., a customs brokerage and freight logistics company headquartered in Denver, Colorado, has notified state regulators of a data security incident affecting the personal information of over 1,100 individuals.
Companies that handle customer and employee personal information, including logistics and customs brokerage firms, are responsible for keeping that information secure, and people affected by a data breach deserve a clear explanation of what happened.
Gallagher Transport International Inc.’s Data Breach Investigation
Gallagher Transport International Inc. is a U.S. customs broker and freight logistics company
headquartered in Denver, Colorado. In September 2026, the company notified the Vermont Attorney
General’s office of a data security incident, reporting that approximately 1,111 individuals were
affected, with residents in both Vermont and Colorado among those notified.
Public reporting from cybersecurity researchers indicates that a ransomware group calling
itself Sinobi claimed responsibility for a cyberattack against Gallagher Transport International
in late January 2026, stating that it had obtained data from the company’s systems and
threatening to publish it unless the company negotiated with the group. Gallagher Transport has
not publicly detailed the full scope of the incident beyond its state regulatory filings.
As a customs broker, Gallagher Transport International routinely handles sensitive
information belonging to importers, exporters, and their employees, including identification and
financial details needed to process shipments and comply with customs regulations. An incident
involving a company like this has the potential to expose information belonging to individuals
who never directly interacted with the company but whose data passed through its systems as part
of a shipment or transaction handled on their behalf.
Notification requirements under state law exist so that residents can learn when their
personal information may have been compromised, regardless of how large or small the affected
population in any one state might be. The 1,111 individuals reported in this filing reflects the
company’s own assessment of those affected as of the notification date; that number could
potentially grow if the investigation into the incident continues or additional affected
individuals are identified.
Individuals who receive a direct notification letter from Gallagher Transport International
should read it carefully, since it will describe the specific categories of information the
company has determined may have been involved in their case.
When Did This Breach Occur?
Public reporting indicates that a ransomware group identified as Sinobi claimed responsibility
for an attack on Gallagher Transport International’s network on or around January 27, 2026. The
company notified the Vermont Attorney General’s office of a related data security incident in
September 2026. Gallagher Transport International has not publicly disclosed the exact dates its
network was accessed or when the intrusion was first discovered internally.
What Information Was Breached?
Gallagher Transport International has not publicly disclosed a complete list of the specific
categories of information involved in this incident. Given the nature of the company’s business as
a customs broker handling shipment, identification, and financial records for its clients and
their employees, information at risk in an incident like this can potentially include names,
contact information, identification numbers, and financial or shipment-related records.
Individuals who receive a direct notification letter from the company should review it closely,
as it will list the specific information the company has determined may have been involved in
their case.
What You Can Do
If you receive a notification letter from Gallagher Transport International Inc., follow any
instructions it provides, including how to enroll in any credit monitoring or identity protection
services that may be offered. In the meantime, there are several general steps you can take to
help protect yourself:
- Regularly review your bank, credit card, and other financial account statements for
unfamiliar activity.
- Request a free copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus at
annualcreditreport.com and review it for accounts you don’t recognize.
- Consider placing a fraud alert or a security freeze on your credit file with Equifax,
Experian, and TransUnion.
- Be cautious of phishing emails, calls, or texts referencing this incident, and never provide
personal information in response to an unsolicited request.
- Report any signs of identity theft or fraud to your state Attorney General and the Federal
Trade Commission.
File a Data Breach Lawsuit Against Gallagher Transport International Inc.
If you were notified that your personal information was involved in a data security incident
at Gallagher Transport International Inc., you may have legal options available to you. Companies
that collect and store sensitive personal information have a responsibility to protect that data,
and individuals affected by a data breach may be entitled to compensation.
Contact us at Class Action U, where we’ll connect you with a lawyer skilled in class action lawsuits. If you’ve been contacted about this breach, received notice, or discovered you were impacted, fill out our quick, easy, and secure form to sign up. There is no cost to reach out to our legal partner and no obligation after speaking with someone from our team.
