On July 17, 2024, Employer Flexible HR Holdings, LLC reported a data breach involving its myHR platform to the Massachusetts Attorney General. The breach allowed an unauthorized party to access sensitive consumer information, including names, Social Security numbers, dates of birth, and health insurance details. Employer Flexible has since begun notifying affected individuals and is working to address the breach’s impact.
The breach was detected on May 23, 2024, when Employer Flexible noticed unusual activity in its myHR application. The company responded by securing its systems and launching an investigation with the help of third-party cybersecurity experts. The investigation confirmed that confidential data had been accessed by unauthorized individuals.
Following the detection of the breach, Employer Flexible reviewed the compromised files to identify the leaked information and determine which individuals were affected. The company completed this process on June 26, 2024, and has been sending out data breach notification letters to those impacted, detailing the specific information compromised.
Employer Flexible HR Holdings, LLC, based in Houston, Texas, provides outsourced HR services to small and medium-sized businesses. The company employs over 200 people and generates approximately $42 million in annual revenue. The breach highlights the need for robust data security measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access.
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