Silgan Containers Data Breach: What You Should Know

Lemberg Law is investigating a data breach involving Silgan Containers, a manufacturer and supplier of metal food containers. If you received a notice from Silgan, your personal data may have been compromised.

How Did This Happen?

Silgan reports that on February 15, 2024, it identified suspicious activity in its systems. The company says it launched an investigation and determined that an unauthorized party accessed and copied certain files between February 2 and February 16, 2024. The internal review concluded on December 6, 2024, confirming that sensitive information was affected.

Exposed Information

The exposed data may include:

• Full name
• Social Security number or other personal identifiers
• Other sensitive details depending on the individual

Silgan has stated there is no evidence of misuse at this time but is notifying individuals out of caution.

What Silgan Is Doing

Silgan says it has strengthened its cybersecurity controls, notified law enforcement, and plans to inform relevant regulators. The company is offering 12 or 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring through Experian, which includes fraud detection and identity theft support services.

What You Should Do

If you received a data breach notice from Silgan:

• Consider enrolling in credit monitoring
• Monitor your credit reports and account statements for unauthorized activity
• Place a fraud alert or credit freeze if you see suspicious signs
• Contact Lemberg Law to learn about your rights and whether you may be entitled to compensation

Need Help?

If Silgan Containers notified you about this breach, you may qualify for legal remedies. Lemberg Law offers free case evaluations—and you don’t pay unless we win.

Source: California Department of Justice