Mattson Technology Inc. recently reported to the California Attorney General about a data breach in which sensitive personal information may have been accessed. The breach was discovered on April 30, 2023, when Mattson identified suspicious activity on its computer network. This prompted the company to launch an investigation to understand the nature of the breach and assess the potential impact on its data systems. During the investigation, Mattson determined that the unauthorized access may have occurred between April 11 and April 29, 2023.
The company began a thorough review of the affected data to determine what types of personal information were involved. Although Mattson has not disclosed the exact details of the exposed information, the breach could have included sensitive data such as names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical information, and other forms of personal identifiers. The breach may also have involved biometric and genetic data, as well as financial account details, depending on the nature of the exposure.
Mattson took immediate action by notifying the affected individuals through data breach notification letters. As part of its response, the company is offering complimentary credit monitoring services to those impacted. These measures aim to help protect individuals from potential identity theft or fraud that could result from the unauthorized access to their personal data. Mattson has also committed to ensuring better security protocols moving forward to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Founded in 1988, Mattson Technology is a leading supplier in the semiconductor equipment industry, specializing in wafer processing equipment used in integrated circuit fabrication. The company is headquartered in Fremont, California, and operates globally with additional design and manufacturing facilities in Germany and China, as well as sales teams in multiple international locations. Mattson’s extensive intellectual property portfolio supports its technological advancements and its continued growth in the semiconductor industry.
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