On December 5, 2024, Stryker Corporation (“Stryker“) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Texas after discovering that an unauthorized party was able to access its computer network. In this notice, Stryker explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, medical information and dates of birth. Upon completing its investigation, Stryker 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 Stryker Corporation, 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 Stryker Corporation data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Stryker Corporation Data Breach?
The Stryker Corporation data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Stryker’s filing with the Attorney General of Texas provides some important information on what led up to the breach. Stryker also previously filed notice with the Attorney General of Vermont based on what appears to be the same incident.
According to these sources, on June 10, 2024, Stryker detected suspicious activity within its computer network. In response, Stryker notified law enforcement, contained the incident, and then began working with external cybersecurity experts to investigate the incident.
Through this investigation, Stryker learned that an unauthorized party was able to access its computer network at various times between May 14, 2024 and June 10, 2024. During this period, the unauthorized party obtained data from Stryker’s network, including confidential information belonging to certain individuals.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Stryker Corporation 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, medical information, and date of birth.
On December 5, 2024, Stryker Corporation 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 Stryker Corporation
Stryker Corporation is a medical technology company based out of Portage, Michigan. Stryker manufactures medical implants, surgical equipment, surgical navigation systems, endoscopic and communications systems, emergency medical equipment, spinal devices, as well as other medical devices and products. Stryker Corp. is publicly traded on the NYSE under the symbol “SYK.” Stryker Corporation employs more than 52,000 people and generates approximately $21 billion in annual revenue.
