On May 3, 2023, Sysco Corporation began to inform employees about a data breach stemming from a recent cyberattack. Based on the company’s preliminary reports, the incident resulted in an unauthorized party gaining access to employees’ names, Social Security numbers, addresses and other personal information. After confirming that consumer data was leaked, Sysco began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals who were impacted by the recent data security incident.
If you receive a data breach notification from SYSCO, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. As an employee, your employer has a legal obligation to protect sensitive information. And, if Sysco fails to take the necessary precautions to keep your data safe, you may have a data breach lawsuit against the company. To learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft and what your legal options are in the wake of the Sysco Corp. data breach, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What We Know So Far About the Sysco Corp. Breach
News of the Sysco Corp. data breach is still fresh; however, what we know at this point comes from the company’s filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission as well as a letter that the company sent to employees discussing the breach. According to these sources, on March 5, 2023, Sysco detected a cybersecurity event affecting the company’s computer network. In response, Sysco launched an investigation to learn more about the nature and scope of the attack and whether any consumer or employee data was leaked as a result.
The Sysco investigation is ongoing; however, the company has released some information. For example, a Sysco representative explained that the unauthorized party responsible for the attack was able to remove certain data from the company’s servers, including information related to the “operation of its business, customers, employees and personal data.” While the exact type of information that was leaked likely varies by individual, Sysco notes that the affected data types included employees’ names, Social Security numbers, addresses and other personal information.
On May 3, 2022, Sysco Corp. sent out data breach letters to all individuals whose information was compromised as a result of the recent data security incident.
More Information About Sysco Corporation
Founded in 1969 and based in Houston, Texas, Sysco Corporation is a multinational corporation that markets and sells a wide range of food products, kitchenware, kitchen equipment and related goods to restaurants, schools, healthcare facilities, hotels, and other foodservice companies. Sysco operates nearly 330 distribution locations worldwide, serving more than 90 countries. Sysco Corp. employs more than 71,000 people and generates approximately $71 billion in annual revenue.
