Strauss Borrelli PLLC, a leading data breach law firm, is investigating Hanon Systems USA, LLC (“Hanon Systems”) regarding its recent data breach. The Hanon Systems data breach may have involved sensitive personal identifiable information belonging to over 1,200 individuals.
ABOUT HANON SYSTEMS:
Hanon Systems is a full-line supplier of automotive thermal and energy management solutions for electrified and conventional vehicles based in Korea.3 Founded in 1986, Hanon Systems’ offerings include a wide range of solutions in the areas of heating ventilation and air conditioning; powertrain cooling; compressor; fluid transport; and electronics and fluid pressure.3 Today, Hanon Systems operates 50 manufacturing sites and three regional innovation centers, and employs more than 20,000 people across 21 countries.3 Hanon Systems’ United States branch, Hanon Systems USA, LLC is headquartered in Novi, Michigan.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Recently, Hanon Systems reported to the Attorney General of Maine that it had experienced a data breach in which the sensitive personal identifiable information in its systems may have been accessed. According to the breach notice, on July 21, 2024, Hanon Systems was subject to a ransomware event. 1 As a result, Hanon Systems launched an investigation to determine the nature of the incident.
Through its investigation, Hanon Systems determined that certain information was compromised by an unauthorized individual and held under the threat of ransom, including sensitive information belonging to current and former employees. As a result, Hanon Systems began a review of the data to determine what information had been impacted as well as identify the specific individuals affected. While the information impacted varies depending on the individual, the type of information potentially exposed includes:
- Name
- Social Security number
- Contact information
As a result of the data breach, Hanon Systems began mailing data breach notification letters to impacted individuals. Based on the breach notice sent to Maine residents, Hanon Systems is providing affected individuals with a list of the specific type of sensitive information impacted and complimentary credit monitoring services. A link to the form breach notification letters that Hanon Systems filed with the Attorney General of Maine is below.
If you are a current or former employee of, or have received a breach notification letter from, Hanon Systems USA, LLC:
We would like to speak with you about your rights and potential legal remedies in response to this data breach. Please fill out the form, below, or contact us at 872.263.1100 or sam@straussborrelli.com.
