Extensive Personal Information Of Current and Past Employees Exposed
CohenMalad, LLP attorneys are actively investigating the SMC Corporation of America data breach. In December 2024, unauthorized access compromised the sensitive personal information of over 6,500 known individuals.
The breach was discovered on January 10, 2025. Current and former employees in the U.S. and Canada were notified that their information had been hacked, including:
- Names
- Social Security numbers
- Dates of birth
- Addresses
- Driver’s license information
- Bank account details
- Certain payroll information
- SMC employee account numbers and positions
- Employee benefit information
- Medical information related to SMC benefits
Your Legal Rights: Take Action Now
Companies that collect and store personal data have a legal responsibility to safeguard it. This type of sensitive data poses significant threats to individuals’ privacy, and is highly valuable to cybercriminals, who may use it for identity theft, financial fraud and other malicious activities.
CohenMalad, LLP data breach attorneys are committed to advocating for victims of such breaches, ensuring their rights are protected and justice is served. If your personal information was exposed in the SMC USA data breach, contact our legal team today to learn your rights.
