Kulicke and Soffa Industries Data Breach

On May 12, 2024, Kulicke and Soffa Industries (K&S) was contacted by a group identifying itself as “LockBit Black,” claiming to have accessed and encrypted specific company files. K&S promptly engaged a third-party forensic team to investigate the root cause of the incident and assess the potential access or exfiltration of data. Simultaneously, K&S worked with a cyber-negotiator to confirm the extent of the data breach.

By July 12, 2024, forensic experts indicated the possibility of data exfiltration. A comprehensive investigation, involving the review of restored files and affected directories, confirmed on October 22, 2024, that certain personal information might have been compromised. However, as of this notification, K&S has found no evidence that the information has been misused.

K&S has taken immediate and comprehensive steps to safeguard data, including:

• Resetting passwords for all employee accounts.
• Suspending mobile email access for employees.
• Identifying and removing malicious files from its systems.
• Enhancing monitoring, logging, and detection capabilities.

In addition, K&S engaged global security professionals to conduct an independent investigation and assist with recovery efforts. These experts produced a detailed analysis of affected directories, enabling the identification of potentially impacted individuals.

What Information Was Involved?

The potentially accessed records may include:

• Names
• Identification numbers
• Bank account numbers
• Bank routing numbers

How to Know if You Were Affected

If you received a data breach notification from Kulicke and Soffa Industries, your information may have been affected. Class Action U, in partnership with KO Lawyers, a nationally recognized class action law firm, can help. You may be entitled to compensation if your information was compromised in this breach. Contact Class Action U to begin the process today.