Sensata Technologies has disclosed a data breach affecting current and former employees following a ransomware attack that disrupted its operations in April 2025. The global industrial technology firm, known for its mission-critical sensors and controls used in the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries, initially reported the incident in an SEC 8-K filing. The attack, which occurred on April 6, impacted various business functions, including shipping and manufacturing. While it was clear early on that data had been stolen, the exact nature and extent of the breach were not confirmed at the time. Subsequent forensic investigations, assisted by external cybersecurity experts, revealed that attackers had unauthorized access to Sensata’s network from March 28 to April 6, 2025. During this period, the threat actors exfiltrated files containing sensitive personal information. On May 23, Sensata concluded its review of the stolen data and began notifying affected individuals. The compromised information may include names, addresses, Social Security numbers, driver’s license and passport details, financial and payment card data, medical records, health insurance information, and dates of birth. The breach affects employees, former staff, and their dependents, with the type of exposed data varying for each person. The company has not yet disclosed how many individuals were affected, and as of now, no ransomware group has taken responsibility for the attack. The incident underscores the severe risks posed by ransomware to critical infrastructure and the importance of strong cybersecurity defenses and transparent incident response. BleepingComputer has contacted Sensata for further details, but no additional comments have been provided.
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