Kelly Benefits just suffered a major data breach, exposing sensitive information for over 410,000 people. Did you know about it?
What Happened?
- December 12, 2024: Kelly Benefits detected suspicious activity.
- December 12-17, 2024: Attackers accessed and copied sensitive files.
- Initial Believed Impact: 32,000 individuals
- Updated Actual Impact: 413,000+ as of May 2025.
- Legal Fallout: Over a dozen class-action lawsuits have been filed so far.
- Financial Impact: Each exposed record could cost Kelly Benefits hundreds to thousands of dollars between fines, and also regulatory compliance fines in each state customers live.
Who Might Be Affected?
Organizations using Kelly Benefits’ services could be impacted, including:
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
- Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
- Amergis
- Beam Benefits
- Intercon Truck of Baltimore
- Beltway Companies
- Quantum Real Estate Management
- Publishers Circulation Fulfilment
- Transforming Lives
What Data Was Stolen?
According to regulatory filings, the breach exposed:
- Names
- Dates of birth
- Social Security and Tax ID numbers
- Financial account details
- Medical records
- Health insurance information
Protect Your Agency: Essential Cybersecurity Steps
- Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Required across all systems.
- Data Encryption: Protect data at rest and in transit.
- Employee Training: Regular cybersecurity awareness sessions.
- Endpoint Security: Install antivirus and malware protection on all devices.
- Backup and Disaster Recovery: Maintain daily offsite backups.
- Incident Response Plan: Have a tested plan to respond quickly to breaches.
- Vet Third-Party Providers: Only work with partners that follow strict cybersecurity practices.
Don’t Wait for a Breach—Get Protected Now
Motiva Networks can help secure your business. Our CEO, Walter, a registered Compliance Instructor, will reveal exactly what your business is missing—fast.
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Walter Contreras
Walter Contreras has over 25 years of experience in information technology, including cybersecurity, with a focus on the Insurance Industry. As both a computer scientist and a graduate of the Columbia University Business School’s Executive MBA program, Walter understands how the world’s digital transformation is impacting small and medium businesses. His mission is to deploy information technology to protect and empower entrepreneurs.
