Kelly Benefits Breach Blunder: Over 400,000 Affected in Data Heist Disaster
Kelly Benefits’ December data breach snowballed, affecting over 413,000 individuals. Hackers accessed personal data, including SSNs and financial info, over a five-day spree. Initially thought to impact 264,000, the tally has risen as the investigation continues. No word yet on who was behind the breach—perhaps their hackers prefer to remain anonymous.
Hot Take:
Looks like Kelly Benefits just got a crash course in exponential growth – but unfortunately, it wasn’t their profits that multiplied. The only thing inflating faster than my ego is the number of people affected in this data breach!
Key Points:
- Kelly Benefits’ December data breach impact grew from initially 264,000 to over 413,000 individuals.
- The breach exposed sensitive data like names, Social Security Numbers, and financial info.
- Various clients including CareFirst, Guardian, and Beam Benefits were affected.
- 7,164 Maine residents were notified about their compromised data.
- The breach’s cause remains undisclosed, with no group claiming responsibility.
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