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Sensata Technologies says personal data stolen by ransomware gang. Sensata Technologies is warning former and current employees it suffered a data breach after concluding an investigation into an April ransomware attack. Sensata is a global industrial tech firm specializing in mission‑critical sensors, controls, and electrical protection systems. It serves the automotive, aerospace, and defense industries, among others, and has an annual revenue of over $4 billion. In April, the company filed an 8-K filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), disclosing that it suffered a ransomware attack on Sunday, April 6, which also included data theft. The cybersecurity incident impacted Sensata's shipping, manufacturing, and other business operations. Although preliminary investigations confirmed data exfiltration, the exact data that had been stolen and the scope of the exposure weren't determined at the time. Subsequent investigations into the incident supported by an external expert showed that the ransomware actors breached Sensata's network on March 28, 2025. "The evidence showed that there was unauthorized activity in our network between March 28, 2025, and April 6, 2025," reads the notice sent to impacted persons. "During that time, an unauthorized actor viewed and obtained files from our network. We conducted a careful review of the files and, on May 23, 2025, determined that one or more of them may have contained your information." The company is now notifying an undisclosed number of impacted individuals that the following data was stolen: The breach impacts current and former Sensata employees and their dependents, with the exposed information varying per individual. The firm enclosed instructions in the letter on enrolling in one year of credit monitoring and identity theft protection service. BleepingComputer has reached out to Sensata to specify the scope of the data breach and the number of impacted individuals, but we have not received a response by publication. As of writing, no ransomware groups have taken responsibility for the attack at Sensata. Why IT teams are ditching manual patch management Patching used to mean complex scripts, long hours, and endless fire drills. Not anymore. In this new guide, Tines breaks down how modern IT orgs are leveling up with automation. Patch faster, reduce overhead, and focus on strategic work -- no complex scripts required.
Daily Brief Summary
Sensata Technologies experienced a ransomware attack on April 6, leading to a significant data breach.
The company, which specializes in industrial technology for the automotive and aerospace sectors, confirmed the theft of personal data affecting both current and former employees and their dependents.
Initial SEC filings in April acknowledged the attack, noting disruptions to shipping, manufacturing, and other business operations.
Further investigations with external experts disclosed unauthorized access to Sensata’s network from March 28 to April 6, during which sensitive files were accessed and copied.
On May 23, Sensata determined the exact nature of the stolen data, prompting notifications to the breached individuals about the exposure.
Affected parties have been offered one year of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services.
As of now, no ransomware group has claimed responsibility for the incident.
Sensata's annual revenue exceeds $4 billion, underlining the significant impact of the breach on a major player in the industrial technology field.