Sysmex America reports data breach exposing SSNs
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Sysmex America, Inc. reports a data breach, after detecting unauthorized access to their computer network. Sysmex America, Inc., operates in the healthcare sector, specializing in the development, manufacture, and sale of laboratory testing reagents and equipment. Additionally, the company produces medical computer systems and software for clinical examination information systems.
The breach was first suspected when suspicious activity was detected on February 23, 2024. Sysmex initiated an internal investigation with the aid of third-party forensic experts and notified law enforcement. The investigation revealed that between March 1 and March 3, 2024, an unauthorized party accessed parts of Sysmex’s network containing confidential consumer data.
The security incident resulted in the exposure of sensitive personal information of consumers, including:
- Names,
- Social Security numbers,
- Banking information,
- Dates of birth.
No details are disclosed about the nature of the attack or number of affected individuals.
Data breach notification letters were subsequently sent to the affected parties, outlining the compromised data.
