Posted On September 7, 2024 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
September 7 – The data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are investigating the Microchip Technology data breach that was reported after the company was targeted in a recent cyber security attack. The Microchip Technology data breach resulted in the sensitive information of certain employees being compromised.
According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Microchip Technology data breach was reported after they were targeted in a recent cyber security attack. On August 17, 2024, the company detected suspicious activity within its computer network prompting Microchip Technology to contain the incident and launch an investigation. On August 29, 2024, it was confirmed that an unauthorized party had attempted to access their system, which disrupted its network operations. Through the investigation, it was determined that an unauthorized party obtained information stored on its IT systems, including employee contact information and some encrypted and hashed passwords. Microchip Technology reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. Microchip Technology will need to send out data breach letters to those individuals whose information was affected if they can confirm the breach.
Microchip Technology is a technology company based out of Chandler, Arizona that manufactures microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP integrated circuits. The company provides solutions for approximately 125,000 customers across the industrial, automotive, consumer, aerospace and defense, communications and computing markets.
Our data breach lawyers are eager to speak to victims of the Microchip Technology data breach to determine what damages they sustained and what compensation may be available to them. Victims can file a data breach class action lawsuit if you recently received a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH from Microchip Technology. Contact the Console & Associates, P.C. law firm at (866) 778-5500 for a free consultation to discuss your legal options, or submit a confidential contact form.
Also, consider reading our Guide for Victims of a Data Breach to learn what your next steps should be. Data breach victims should remain alert for signs of identity theft and take steps to secure their accounts and personal information.
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