Cyber Incident at Pneumatic Technology Manufacturer in Indiana, US.

Manufacturer of pneumatic technology for industrial automation, SMC Corporation of America, fell victim to an attempted ransomware attack. The company quickly discovered the incident on December 8 and retained third-party cybersecurity experts who implemented security measures to contain the Incident.

Indiana-based SMC said the stolen information potentially exposed included employment data, which could include sensitive personal information, such as: first and last name, date of birth, address, bank account information, driver’s licenses, certain payroll information, SMC employee account number and position, Social Security Number, SMC employee benefit information, data related to certain medical information in connection with SMC benefits, and other identifying information.

Estimated Cost

No cost values disclosed.

Threat Source

Impacts

IT Privacy