In February 13, 2024, Bimbo Bakeries faced an unauthorized third-party access to a segment of its network dedicated to processing information, affecting both the company and its affiliates. This intrusion included access to a server handling personal data of employees and vendors, resulting in the acquisition of certain files containing personal information. While the breach occurred, there have been no reported instances of misuse of personal information stemming directly from this incident.
The compromised data potentially includes names, Social Security numbers, and dates of birth of affected individuals, but financial account information and credit card numbers remained unaffected. Upon discovering the breach, Bimbo Bakeries swiftly moved to contain the unauthorized access and launched an investigation with the aid of external cybersecurity specialists.
Taking proactive measures, Bimbo Bakeries and its affiliates immediately blocked the unauthorized access and engaged leading cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation into the breach. The company is committed to ensuring the security of its data and has prioritized efforts to mitigate any potential impact on affected individuals’ personal information.
