On September 27, 2024, MEMC LLC filed a data breach notice with the Attorney General of Maine after confirming that an unauthorized party had accessed the company’s computer network. The breach exposed sensitive personal information, including names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, government IDs, passport numbers, and dates of birth. Upon discovering the breach, MEMC took immediate action to secure its network, conduct an investigation, and notify the affected individuals whose personal data had been compromised.
The breach occurred on June 12, 2024, when MEMC detected unauthorized access to its network. The company quickly contained the incident, secured its systems, and enlisted cybersecurity experts to help investigate. The investigation revealed that the attacker had removed certain files and folders from MEMC’s network, which contained confidential information related to individuals. MEMC reported the incident to law enforcement and continued to work with experts to understand the full scope of the breach.
MEMC’s internal review determined that several types of sensitive data were potentially exposed during the breach. While the exact information compromised varied depending on the individual, it included highly sensitive data such as Social Security numbers, government ID numbers, and passport information. MEMC took further steps to assess the impact on its stakeholders, sending out notification letters to the affected individuals, providing them with details about what specific data had been compromised and offering assistance.
MEMC LLC, a subsidiary of GlobalWafers, is headquartered in Saint Peters, Missouri, and is primarily involved in electronics and manufacturing services. The company specializes in providing research and development and manufacturing solutions for the semiconductor industry. GlobalWafers, which oversees MEMC’s operations, employs more than 288 people and generates around $50 million in annual revenue. The company is committed to ensuring the security of its network and preventing future breaches.
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