Westlake Hardware Provides Notice of Data Security Event News provided by Share this article Share this article LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Westlake Hardware, Inc. ("Westlake") is providing notice of a recent event that may affect the security of certain personal information. On August 26, 2020, Westlake discovered that certain computer systems in its environment were inaccessible. Westlake immediately launched an investigation with the assistance of third-party computer forensic specialists to determine the full nature and scope of the event. Westlake also notified federal law enforcement. Through this investigation, Westlake determined that an unknown actor gained access to certain Westlake systems between August 21, 2020 through August 30, 2020. The investigation determined that certain files on those systems were accessed and acquired by the unknown actor.