Freudenberg Medical Data Breach Investigation

At Console & Associates, our data breach lawyers are closely examining the recent Freudenberg Medical data breach. This breach was disclosed following a cyber security incident, which may have affected an undetermined number of individuals, potentially exposing sensitive personal information.

Freudenberg Medical Data Breach Incident Details

A recent report from the Attorney General of Massachusetts states that Freudenberg Medical was compromised due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on November 11, 2023 after the company learned that an unauthorized actor attempted to disable the company’s computer network. An investigation confirmed that the incident resulted in the unauthorized actor accessing certain confidential consumer information stored on the company’s IT network.¹ Data breach letters were sent out by Freudenberg Medical on July 11, 2024 informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data.

Key Details

1. Breach Source: Freudenberg Medical
2. Date Discovered: November 11, 2023
3. Affected Customers: Undetermined
4. Type of Attack: Unauthorized access to Freudenberg Medical’s computer network

Compromised Information in the Freudenberg Medical Data Breach

Based on available information, the Freudenberg Medical data breach may have exposed the sensitive information.

Freudenberg Medical Company Profile

Based in Beverly, Massachusetts, Freudenberg Medical, LLC is a medical device manufacturing company that designs, develops, and manufactures medical devices. These devices include catheters, hypo tubes, implantable medical devices, medical molding and surface coatings.²

Freudenberg Medical Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Freudenberg Medical data breach? Usually victims receive a NOTICE OF DATA BREACH in the mail, but the impact of a breach can be felt long before notices are sent to those affected. This can be in the form of fraudulent financial activity and other forms of identity theft.

Steps You Can Take To Protect Yourself

Take these steps to safeguard your information following the Freudenberg Medical data breach:

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
2. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze
3. Be vigilant against phishing attempts using information from the Freudenberg Medical data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

Explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand protective measures you can take to better protect yourself against identity theft and learn how to secure your information effectively after a data breach.

How Console & Associates Can Help

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach lawyers for a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a Freudenberg Medical data breach class action lawsuit and any compensation that may be available to you.

Don't wait to act. The impact of a data breach can be felt long before official notices are sent. If you've experienced any suspicious activity or believe you may have been affected by the Freudenberg Medical data breach, we encourage you to reach out to us immediately.

External Resources:

1. Data Breach Letter - https://www.mass.gov/doc/2024-1311-freudenberg-medical-llc/download
2. Freudenberg Medical - https://www.freudenbergmedical.com/en/about-us/company/