On October 30, 2023, Kyocera AVX Components Corporation (“Kyocera”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that portions of its network were encrypted following a cyberattack. In this notice, Kyocera explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names and Social Security numbers. Upon completing its investigation, Kyocera began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you receive a data breach notification from Kyocera AVX Components Corporation, it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. 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 Kyocera AVX data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Data Breach Affecting Kyocera AVX?

The Kyocera AVX data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Kyocera’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on March 30, 2023, Kyocera was the target of a cyberattack targeting some of the company’s servers in Greenville and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Portions of Kyocera’s computer network were encrypted as a result of the attack.

In response, Kyocera launched an investigation into the incident with the help of third-party data security specialists. Kyocera also notified law enforcement.

The Kyocera investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party gained access to, and removed information from, certain systems between February 16, 2023 and March 30, 2023. It was later determined that some of the compromised files contained confidential information belonging to certain consumers.

After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Kyocera AVX reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. Kyocera completed this process in September 2023. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name and Social Security number.

On October 30, 2023, Kyocera AVX 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 Kyocera AVX Components Corporation

Kyocera AVX Components Corporation is a manufacturing company based out of Fountain Inn, South Carolina. The company manufactures & sells advanced electronic components and sensors, control, connectors and antenna solutions. Kyocera operates several dozen research, development, and manufacturing facilities in more than 15 countries. Kyocera AVX employs more than 1,059 people and generates approximately $287 million in annual revenue.