On November 26, 2024, Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. (“Toshiba”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that confidential information that had been provided to the company was subject to unauthorized access. In this notice, Toshiba explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names and Social Security numbers. Upon completing its investigation, Toshiba 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 Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, 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 Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions Data Breach?
The Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Toshiba’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides only limited information on what led up to the breach, and the company has yet to issue a press release discussing the incident.
However, based on the available information, it appears that the Toshiba data breach involved unauthorized access to the company’s computer network. However, it’s also possible that Toshiba is reporting a third-party data breach that occurred at one of the company’s vendors.
Regardless, after learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions 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 and Social Security number.
On November 26, 2024, Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions 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 Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc.
Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions, Inc. is a subsidiary of Toshiba Corporation, a Japanese multinational electronics company headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, Japan. Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions provides technology solutions to retail companies, including POS and self-checkout units. Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions also provides managed services related to its technology products. Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions employs more than 2,000 people and generates approximately $543 million in annual revenue.
