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    Murata Data Breach

    Key takeaways

    • Reports suggest a potential breach involving Murata.
    • Discovered on May 6, 2026.
    • Possible data exposed: Full Name, Date of Birth, Gender, Address, Email, Phone Number, Social Security Number, Driver's License Number, Government ID Number, Bank Account Details, Health Status, Medical Records, Financial Account Information, Tax Withholding Amounts, Company Email, HR Data, Employment Data, Benefits Data, Invoices, Contracts, Sales Data.
    • Affects individuals in: Massachusetts.
    • Confirmation level: Confirmed by company.

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    Detailed summary

    Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd., the parent company of Murata Electronics North America, confirmed unauthorized access to its IT environment starting around March 2025 and lasting approximately 12 months. The company secured its systems after discovery between March 1 and April 6, 2026. Official notices were issued by the parent company, with individual notifications planned for affected customers and partners.

    Confirmed data types involved in this incident include full names, dates of birth, gender, addresses, contact details, Social Security numbers, driver's licenses, government IDs, and bank account details. Health status and medical records were also exposed, along with various business-related and financial data. The incident affected approximately 73,000 employees, family members, and former employees, and 15,000 external parties including customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. While a disclosure was made to Massachusetts regulators, a precise US-specific count of affected individuals has not been publicly provided.

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    Data possibly involved

    • Full Name
    • Date of Birth
      Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
    • Gender
    • Address
      Could be combined with other data for identity theft
    • Email
      Increases risk of phishing attacks and account takeovers
    • Phone Number
      May be used for SIM swapping or targeted scam calls
    • Social Security Number
      Can be used to open fraudulent accounts and file false tax returns
    • Driver's License Number
      Can be used for identity fraud
    • Government ID Number
    • Bank Account Details
      Could allow unauthorized withdrawals or transfers
    • Health Status
    • Medical Records
      Could be used for insurance fraud or identity theft
    • Financial Account Information
    • Tax Withholding Amounts
    • Company Email
      Increases risk of phishing attacks and account takeovers
    • HR Data
    • Employment Data
    • Benefits Data
    • Invoices
    • Contracts
    • Sales Data

    Company Response Timeline

    Response Grade
    B

    Notified consumers within 31–60 days

    Breach Occurred

    Mar 1, 2025

    Company Discovered

    Mar 1, 2026

    Regulator Notified

    May 6, 2026

    Consumers Notified

    Apr 27, 2026

    365 days to discover
    57 days to notify consumers

    Breach Verification Status

    Reports Only

    Complete

    Initial dark web reports of potential breach

    Company Confirmed

    Current

    Company has acknowledged the breach

    Regulator Confirmed

    Confirmed by regulatory authorities

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    Case Status:
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