On December 19, 2023, Kimco Staffing Services, Inc. (“Kimco”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Maine after discovering that an unauthorized actor was able to access the company’s IT network. In this notice, Kimco explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names and Social Security numbers. Upon completing its investigation, Kimco began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.

If you received a data breach notification from Kimco Staffing Services, Inc., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the Kimco Staffing Services data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.

What Caused the Kimco Staffing Services Data Breach?

The Kimco Staffing Services data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, Kimco’s filing with the Attorney General of Maine provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on June 24, 2023, Kimco detected unusual activity within its computer network. In response, Kimco secured its network and then began working with outside cybersecurity specialists to investigate the incident and any potential impact on confidential information in the company’s possession.

The Kimco investigation confirmed that an unauthorized party was able to access portions of its computer network, including files containing confidential information belonging to those who currently work or used to work with the company.

After learning that sensitive employee data was accessible to an unauthorized party, Kimco Staffing Services reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name and Social Security number.

On December 19, 2023, Kimco Staffing Services sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.

More Information About Kimco Staffing Services, Inc.

Founded in 1986, Kimco Staffing Services, Inc. is an independent staffing company headquartered in Irvine, California. Kimco identifies candidates and open positions for individuals through various occupations, including office professionals, contact center/customer care workers, accounting operations workers, technical support workers, and industrial workers. Since the company’s founding, Kimco has connected more than 212,000 people with jobs. Kimco operates 17 branch locations in Los Angeles, the Inland Empire, Orange County, Las Vegas and Phoenix. Kimco Staffing Services employs more than 106 people and generates approximately $44 million in annual revenue.