Microchip Technology Data Breach

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

What Happened?

A recent report from the Securities and Exchange Commission states that the Microchip Technology data breach occurred due to a cyber security attack that was discovered on August 17, 2024 after the company detected suspicious activity within its computer network. Microchip Technology contained the incident and launched an investigation that confirmed that an unauthorized party attempted to access their system causing disruption of its network operations. It was also determined that the unauthorized party obtained employee information stored on its IT systems, including employee contact information and some encrypted and hashed passwords. Microchip Technology reviewed the files to determine which consumers were impacted and what information was compromised. Data breach letters will need to be sent out by Microchip Technology informing affected individuals about the nature of the incident and compromised data if they are able to confirm the breach.

Steps To Take If You Were Affected By A Data Breach

1. Monitor all accounts and credit reports closely
2. Consider freezing your credit
3. Look out for phishing attempts using information from the Microchip Technology data breach
4. Change passwords for affected accounts
5. Enable two-factor authentication where possible

For more detailed guidance, explore our “Guide for Victims of a Data Breach” to better understand measures you can take to protect yourself after a data breach.

Microchip Technology Overview

Located in Chandler, Arizona, Microchip Technology is a technology company that manufactures microcontroller, mixed-signal, analog, and Flash-IP integrated circuits. The company's solutions serve approximately 125,000 customers across the aerospace, industrial, automotive, consumer, defense, communications and computing markets.

Microchip Technology Data Breach Victims Have Rights - Don’t Wait to Act

How do you know that you were affected by the Microchip Technology 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.  

If you believe you were affected, we encourage you to reach out to our data breach law firm for legal assistance through a no-cost consultation about your situation. We will review your eligibility to file a data breach class action lawsuit and discuss your legal rights and any compensation that may be available to you.

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