Full Cost of Breach Not Yet Clear
At this point, it is not clear whether or not the attack forms part of a wider ransomware plot. No such group has claimed responsibility and no demands have yet been issued. Compromised data is thought to include names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, tax ID numbers, financial account information, health insurance information, and medical information.
Several class action lawsuits have already been brought against the company, with victims alleging that it “failed to protect the personal information of thousands of people.” To try and remedy the situation, Kelly Benefits is offering those affected one year of free credit monitoring and identity protection services.
In the coming weeks and months, the true cost to the company will become a lot more clear. As reported by Reuters in December 2024, the average cost of a data breach had hit a “staggering” $4.99 million, representing a 10% increase on the preceding year.
