Markovits, Stock & DeMarco, a law firm experienced in data breach cases, is investigating claims on behalf of victims of a data breach involving data entrusted to Sysco Corporation. If you received a notice of data breach letter or email from Sysco, please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach.
Sysco Corporation, is one of the largest food and beverage service providers in the world and is headquartered in Houston, Texas. Sysco recently disclosed that between January 14, 2023, and May 9, 2023, an unauthorized third party was able to gain access to its network and obtain personal and private information of current and former Sysco employees.[1]
WHAT HAPPENED?
Sysco confirmed that for nearly five months, between January 14 and May 9, 2023, an unauthorized third party had access to some of the internal systems within its network.[2] Although Sysco’s investigation is ongoing, it announced on May 12, 2023, that it believes the unauthorized third-party was able to access certain sensitive information belonging to current and former Sysco colleagues.[3]
WHAT INFORMATION WAS EXPOSED IN THE DATA BREACH?
An unauthorized third-party was purportedly able to access the following information pertaining to individuals connected to Sysco:
- Full names;
- Social Security numbers;
- Financial account numbers and routing numbers; and
- Any other information provided to Sysco for payroll purposes.[4]
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE SYSCO DATA BREACH?
If you would like to have a free, confidential consultation with an attorney to learn more about your rights and potential legal remedies in responding to the Sysco data breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco attorney Terry Coates at (513) 651-3700, email us at [email protected], or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form below.
[1] See https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/28ded7f7-4f72-4a32-b531-1ba31469d1aa.shtml (last accessed May 17, 2023)