Kyocera AVX Components Corporation Data Breach Class Action Investigation
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 Kyocera AVX Components Corporation. Kyocera AVX Components Corporation is a manufacturer of electronic components headquartered in Fountain Inn, South Carolina. If you received a notice of data breach letter from Kyocera AVX Components Corporation, please contact us as soon as possible to understand your legal rights in response to the data breach.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Kyocera AVX Components Corporation detected a cyberattack on its computer systems and network on March 30, 2023. Kyocera AVX Components Corporation has disclosed the breach involves the confidential and personal information on its systems, including but not limited to:
- names, and
- Social Security numbers.[1]
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE IMPACTED BY THE DATA BREACH?
Kyocera AVX Components Corporation did not report the data breach to the authorities and many of the affected parties for seven months following the breach – not until October 30, 2023.[2] In total, the data of 39,111 individuals was compromised in the breach.[3]
WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF THE KYOCERA AVX COMPONENTS CORPORATION 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 Kyocera AVX Components Corporation data breach, please contact Markovits, Stock & DeMarco attorney Terry Coates or Jon Deters at (513) 651-3700, email us at [email protected], or submit a Case Evaluation request through the form below.
[1] https://apps.web.maine.gov/online/aeviewer/ME/40/8a34f0c4-63dc-411c-b1c2-9b0991b5ed9b.shtml
[2] Id.
[3] Id.