Tekni-Plex, Inc. Data Breach Affects Personal Data
Tekni-Plex, Inc., a global manufacturer, experienced a data breach where an unauthorized actor accessed their network and copied certain files between October 25, 2024, and December 7, 2024.
Key points
- Unauthorized access to network and files between October 25, 2024, and December 7, 2024.
- RansomHub group claimed responsibility on December 13, 2024.
- 424 GB of data allegedly obtained.
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Organization
- Published
- Dec 7, 2024
- Updated
- Jul 2, 2026
- Confidence
- High
- Evidence
- 2 sources
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- Confidentiality
- Likely asset
- User or customer data
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What happened in this signal?
Tekni-Plex, Inc., a global manufacturer, experienced a data breach where an unauthorized actor accessed their network and copied certain files between October 25, 2024, and December 7, 2024. The RansomHub group claimed responsibility for the attack on December 13, 2024, stating they obtained 424 GB of data. Compromised information includes names, Social Security numbers, financial account details, medical information, and health insurance information. Affected individuals include at least 970 people in Texas, 525 Washington residents, 57 in Massachusetts, and six Montana residents.
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