SMC Corporation of America notified Maryland AG of a cybersecurity incident discovered on Dec 8, 2024. A foreign threat actor gained unauthorized access to IT infrastructure, attempting to deploy ransomware and solicit a ransom. The incident exposed PII of current and former employees, including SSNs, bank info, and driver's licenses. 8 Maryland residents were identified as affected. SMC retained forensic experts, legal counsel, and provided 24 months of credit monitoring.
Affected (this filing): 8