Ansell reports data breach: October 2025 update

Ansell Limited confirms a recent data breach but assures investors that operations remain unaffected with immediate actions taken.

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Key points

  • Ansell Ltd reported an unauthorised access to company data due to third-party software vulnerabilities, with no impact on daily operations and immediate containment measures initiated.
  • The breach was promptly detected, with most accessed data being non-sensitive, and Ansell is working closely with cyber industry experts and government regulators to handle the situation.
  • Ansell plans to enhance security measures and provide further updates as the investigation progresses, emphasising transparency and stakeholder care.

The Ansell Ltd (ASX: ANN) share price is in focus today as the company reported an unauthorised data access incident, with no disruption to its day-to-day operations and swift containment actions in place.

What did Ansell report?

  • Identified unauthorised access to certain sets of company data via third-party software vulnerabilities
  • No operational disruption reported
  • Majority of accessed data was non-sensitive business information
  • Some accessed data included confidential transactional or personally identifiable information
  • Immediate containment measures initiated upon detection

What else do investors need to know?

Ansell says the data breach was promptly detected and contained. The company asserts that the broader company environment was not impacted by the incident. Security and privacy remain a top priority, and Ansell is taking the situation seriously.

The business is collaborating with cyber industry experts and government regulators, including the Australian National Office of Cyber Security and the National Cyber Security Coordinator, to address the breach. Ongoing communications with all stakeholders are expected as investigations continue.

What's next for Ansell?

Ansell plans to continue working with cybersecurity experts and authorities to fully assess and remediate the breach. The company says it is committed to enhancing its security controls and ensuring data protection across all operations.

Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available, reflecting Ansell's approach to transparency and care for all stakeholders.

Ansell share price snapshot

Ansell shares have risen 1% over the past 12 months, trailing the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) which has risen 8% over the same period.

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