Medtronic has notified more than 3.8 million people that their data may have been exposed in an attack reportedly linked to ShinyHunters, with accessed information including Social Security numbers, health-related data, names, contact details, and dates of birth. The company says there is no evidence the data was publicly posted and is offering affected individuals 24 months of credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, and identity theft restoration services. #Medtronic #ShinyHunters
Keypoints
- Medtronic confirmed unauthorized access to certain corporate IT systems on April 24.
- The breach may have exposed data for more than 3.8 million people.
- Accessed information included Social Security numbers, health-related data, names, contact information, and dates of birth.
- The attack was reportedly linked to the ShinyHunters cybercrime group.
- Medtronic is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring, dark web monitoring, and identity theft restoration services.
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