The data breach includes health insurance data along with Social Security numbers and other information. The company Parker Hannifin, the fortune 500 engineering giant has revealed the personal data of employees and their dependents may have been compromised after its networks were breached.
According to a press release issued on Friday (May 13), “some systems” were shut down after the company discovered the incident on March 14, 2022. Between March 11 and March 14, research revealed that Parker had gained unauthorized third-party access to Hannifin’s IT systems.
Parker Hannifin said May 12 began providing information to potential victims, including current and former employees, their dependents, and members of the Parkers Group Health Plan. Security experts report that the company has recently fallen victim to the Conti ransomware gang.
Parker Hannifin said the data breach address should include one or more social security numbers, dates of birth, home numbers, driving numbers, US port numbers, bank account and routing numbers, online password licenses, and the names of people linked to health insurance. Plan members’ ID numbers and coverage dates.
“In a very small number of these individuals, the files include coverage dates, service dates, provider names, claim information, and medical and medical treatment information,” Parker Hannifin said.
A complimentary two-year membership is offered to potential victims in the Identity Monitoring Service. “It’s important for Parker to protect the information in the company’s systems and the company continues to take steps to protect its systems and data from ever-growing threats to the company’s information,” Parker told Hannifin.
“Parker is concerned about any inconvenience or concern caused by this incident.” The company said it provided the information to law enforcement. Parker Hannifin develops motion control technologies for aerospace, climate control, electromechanical, hydraulics, pneumatics, and many other applications. Founded in 1917, the Ohio-headquartered company generates approximately $ 14 billion in annual revenue.
