On December 15, 2020, Jacuzzi fell victim to a ransomware attack that compromised the personal information of its current and former employees, as well as their beneficiaries. The breach involved unauthorized access to the company’s systems, where attackers encrypted sensitive data and prepared files for exfiltration. The exposed information may have included highly confidential details such as names, Social Security numbers, bank account information, dates of birth, and potentially health records. The incident was severe enough to warrant a formal notification, which was issued to affected individuals on February 23, 2021. The attack not only disrupted internal operations but also posed significant risks of identity theft, financial fraud, and reputational damage due to the sensitive nature of the leaked data. The involvement of ransomware further escalated the threat, as it indicated a deliberate and sophisticated effort to extort the company while exploiting vulnerable employee data.