UKG Inc. recently disclosed a data breach to the Attorney General of Maine, revealing that sensitive consumer information had been accessed by an unauthorized party. This breach, discovered on January 5, 2024, exposed confidential details such as names, Social Security numbers, demographic data, salary information, addresses, and financial account details. Following the discovery, UKG initiated an investigation and began sending out data breach notification letters to impacted individuals, offering 24 months of complimentary credit monitoring through Identity Defense Complete.
The breach stemmed from an inadvertent sharing of a file containing confidential employee information with other customers, which UKG Inc. learned about on October 30, 2023. As a result, the compromised files were reviewed to identify affected individuals and ascertain the extent of leaked information, which varied depending on the individual. UKG Inc. promptly took steps to inform all affected parties, aiming to provide transparency and support to those impacted by the breach.
Founded in 2020, UKG Inc. is a prominent HR and workforce management technology company serving approximately 80,000 organizations across various industries. With flagship products like UKG Ready and UKG Pro, the company offers a range of services including workforce management, payroll, talent acquisition, service delivery, and surveys. Despite the breach, UKG Inc. remains committed to maintaining data security and providing reliable services to its extensive client base, employing over 15,000 people and generating substantial annual revenue.
