On December 20, 2023, Brunswick Corporation (“Brunswick”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering that a June 2023 data security incident compromised sensitive information belonging to certain employees and customers. In this notice, Brunswick explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, birth certificates, payment card information, healthcare information and health insurance data. Upon completing its investigation, Brunswick began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from Brunswick Corporation, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. As we’ve discussed in previous posts, hackers will often search for companies they believe to possess a large number of Social Security numbers when considering their targets. This is because they can easily use your SSN to commit identity theft and other frauds. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Brunswick Corporation data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the Brunswick Corporation Data Breach?
The Brunswick Corporation data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Brunswick’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, in June 2023, Brunswick learned that an unauthorized party was able to access its IT network. In response, Brunswick contained the incident, notified law enforcement, and then launched an investigation with the help of third-party cybersecurity specialists.
The Brunswick investigation confirmed that the unauthorized party was able to access certain files containing confidential information belonging to Brunswick employees and customers.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Brunswick Corporation reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, mailing address, telephone number, Social Security number, driver’s license number, birth certificate, payment card information, healthcare information and health insurance data.
On December 20, 2023, Brunswick Corporation sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About Brunswick Corporation
Brunswick Corporation is a boat and boating equipment manufacturer based out of Mettawa, Illinois. Brunswick is divided into three segments, marine propulsion, boats, and parts & accessories. Some of Brunswick’s brands include Mercury Marine, Mercury Racing, MerCruiser, Mercury Parts & Accessories, Land ‘N’ Sea, Lowrance, Simrad, B&G, Mastervolt, RELiON, Attwood and Whale. Brunswick Corporation employs more than 18,400 people and generates approximately $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
