On April 15, 2024, Sysmex America, Inc. (“Sysmex”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to gain access to the company’s computer network. In this notice, Sysmex explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, banking information, and dates of birth. Upon completing its investigation, Sysmex began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from Sysmex America, Inc., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Sysmex data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Sysmex Data Breach?

The Sysmex data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Sysmex’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on February 23, 2024, Sysmex detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, Sysmex launched an internal investigation and enlisted the help of third-party forensics specialists to learn more about the incident and whether any consumer information may have been leaked. Sysmex also notified law enforcement of the incident.

Ultimately, through this investigation, Sysmex confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of its network between March 1, 2024 and March 3, 2024, including files containing confidential consumer information.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Sysmex reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, banking information, and date of birth.

On April 15, 2024, Sysmex sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Sysmex America, Inc.

Sysmex America, Inc. is a manufacturing company based out of Hyogo, Japan. Sysmex and its subsidiaries are involved in the development, manufacture and sale of laboratory testing reagents and laboratory equipment. The company also develops and sells computer systems for medical institutions, as well as software used for clinical examination information systems. Sysmex also deals in the import and sale of medical devices. Sysmex employs more than 9,800 people and generates approximately $3 billion in annual revenue.