Kubota says hackers had month-long access to network systems

Kubota North America Corporation disclosed that hackers had access to some of its network systems for more than a month earlier this year.

Following an investigation into the incident, the company determined that between March 16 and April 20 the threat actor accessed files with personal information for employees and their dependents.

Kubota is a Japanese industrial manufacturer known for its agricultural and construction equipment. It operates in 120 countries, employs more than 52,000 people, and has a reported annual revenue of $20 billion.

Its North American division includes facilities that produce tractors, mowers, and utility vehicles.

According to the announcement posted on the Kubota USA site, the following employee data may have been exposed:

Full names (also for dependents)

Social Security numbers (also for dependents)

Dates of birth (also for dependents)

Taxpayer IDs

Driver's license or other government ID numbers

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