Stryker Corporation reports data breach
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Stryker Corporation, a medical technology company based in Portage, Michigan, is reporting a data breach that occurred between May 14, 2024, and June 10, 2024. The company specializes in manufacturing medical implants, surgical equipment, navigation systems, endoscopic systems, emergency medical equipment, and spinal devices.
The breach was detected on June 10, 2024, when suspicious activity was observed within Stryker's computer network. The company notified law enforcement and engaged external cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident. The investigation revealed that unauthorized actors had gained access to the company's network over an approximately four-week period, potentially accessing sensitive data including:
- names,
- medical information,
- dates of birth of affected individuals.
The number of affected individuals and the nature of the attack are not disclosed.
Stryker began the process of identifying affected individuals and preparing notification letters on December 5, 2024.
