Sonitor Technologies Faces Alleged Data Breach; Ransomware Group PEAR Claims Responsibility On July 7, 2026, healthcare technology provider Sonitor Technologies reportedly suffered a suspected data breach, with the ransomware group PEAR claiming responsibility. The Norway-based company, which supplies real-time location and efficiency tracking systems for patients, staff, and equipment across over 300 hospitals and medical clinics worldwide, is under investigation following allegations that 560 gigabytes of data were accessed by the attackers. Details about the breach including the types of compromised data and the full scope of affected individuals remain unconfirmed. However, legal teams associated with ClassAction.org are examining the incident to determine whether a class action lawsuit can be filed on behalf of current and former patients, staff, and other affiliates of Sonitor’s client facilities. Potential claims could address harm such as loss of privacy, financial costs, and time spent mitigating breach impacts. As of July 31, 2026, Sonitor has not publicly confirmed the breach, and no additional technical or forensic details have been released. The incident follows a pattern of ransomware attacks targeting healthcare infrastructure, raising concerns about the security of third-party vendors in the medical sector. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.