MEDTRONIC ALERTS CUSTOMERS TO SHINYHUNTERS DATA BREACH

Medtronic discovered that an unauthorized third party accessed customer personal information through the ShinyHunters data breach. The company has begun notifying impacted individuals and is taking steps to secure their accounts. ShinyHunters is a known cybercriminal group responsible for multiple breaches across various industries. The group typically targets healthcare, retail, and technology companies. Medtronic, one of the world's largest medical device manufacturers, serves millions of patients globally. The breach affects an unspecified number of customers. The company recommends affected individuals monitor accounts for suspicious activity and consider placing fraud alerts with credit bureaus. Medtronic has not disclosed the full scope of exposed data categories or the breach timeline. The company is conducting an investigation and coordinating with law enforcement. Customers can contact Medtronic's support channels for more information about their specific accounts and protective measures available to them.