Major Data Breach Hits Kelly Benefits, Over 550,000 Impacted
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Contributed by: Drex DeFord
Summary
Kelly & Associates Insurance Group, operating as Kelly Benefits, has experienced a significant data breach affecting over 550,000 individuals due to unauthorized access to its IT systems last December. Initially estimated to impact about 32,000 people, the number was revised after further investigation, revealing the breach's extensive reach across 46 entities, including prominent healthcare providers like United Healthcare and Aetna. The compromised data encompasses highly sensitive information such as Social Security numbers and health insurance details, raising serious concerns about potential phishing and social engineering threats. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in healthcare technology systems and the imperative for enhanced security measures to protect patient data across interconnected service providers.
