Posted On May 9, 2022 Consumer Privacy & Data Breaches
Recently, Paramit reported a data breach after an unauthorized party was able to gain access to sensitive consumer information stored on the company’s computer servers at its Morgan Hill, California location. As a result of the breach, the names, Social Security numbers and dates of birth of certain individuals were compromised. On May 5, 2022, Paramit sent out data breach letters to those whose information was affected by the breach.
If you received a data breach notification, it is essential you understand what is at risk. The data breach lawyers at Console & Associates, P.C. are actively investigating the Paramit data breach on behalf of people whose information was exposed. As a part of this investigation, we are providing free consultations to anyone affected by the breach who is interested in learning more about the risks of identity theft, what they can do to protect themselves, and what their legal options may be to obtain compensation from Paramit.
According to an official filed by the company, recently, Paramit learned of a data security incident affecting its computer system. While the company doesn’t mention the specific date it learned of the attack, it does note that the cyberattack occurred on April 8, 2022.
In response, the company secured its computer systems and launched an investigation to learn more about the nature and scope of the incident. Subsequently, Paramit confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access and potentially remove sensitive files from the Paramit network.
Upon learning of the unauthorized access, Paramit then sought to identify whether any parties’ sensitive information was contained in the affected files. Once the company completed its review of the compromised files, it determined what information was affected and to whom it belonged. While the breached information varies based on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number and date of birth.
On May 5, 2022, Paramit issued data breach letters to those whose information was compromised in the breach.
Paramit is a contract development and manufacturing firm that focuses on medical devices and life sciences instruments. The company maintains product development and manufacturing facilities in the United States and abroad, with locations in Silicon Valley and Boston. The company’s Malaysia facility, dubbed the factory in the forest, was the winner of the 2018 FutureArc Green Leadership Award and the 2017 LEAF award for the best commercial building in the world. Paramit employs more than 1,110 people and generates approximately $298 million in annual revenue.
