Medtronic has notified affected customers after a breach exposed personal data from its corporate IT systems to an unauthorized third party, with ShinyHunters claiming responsibility for the attack. The incident may involve millions of records containing PII and health-related information, and Medtronic says its devices remain safe to use. #Medtronic #ShinyHunters
Keypoints
- Medtronic confirmed unauthorized access to certain corporate IT systems.
- The breach may have exposed names, contact details, birth dates, Social Security numbers, and health-related information.
- ShinyHunters claimed the attack and alleged possession of 9 million Medtronic records.
- Medtronic said the stolen data was not posted online.
- The company is offering 24 months of credit monitoring and identity theft protection.