ZeroedIn Technologies, a Florida-based HR data analytics company, finds itself at the center of a security breach that has impacted nearly two million individuals.
In August, the company experienced a hack. After three months of detecting the breach, the company has informed Maine authorities, revealing that the data of 1.977 million individuals was compromised.
The company specializes in providing a cloud-based HR analytics platform, assisting businesses in collecting, analyzing, and visualizing workforce data.
ZeroedIn Technologies data breach update
The ZeroedIn Technologies data breach was first detected on August 8, 2023, when the company identified suspicious activity within specific network systems.
Promptly responding to the incident, ZeroedIn Technologies took immediate measures to secure its systems and initiated an investigation into the unauthorized access. The company determined that the breach had occurred a day before the discovery.
Despite the swift response, it took until August 31 for ZeroedIn Technologies to complete a thorough review of the incident. The company officially notified the Maine Attorney General’s office on November 27, outlining the extent of the ZeroedIn Technologies security breach and the potential exposure of sensitive information.
As of now, ZeroedIn Technologies has not released an official statement or response regarding the breach. The Cyber Express reached out to the company for more information, but no communication has been received at the time of this writing.
What’s next in the ZeroedIn Technologies security breach incident?
In the absence of federal regulations specifying the timeframe for reporting cyber incidents affecting personal information, ZeroedIn Technologies adheres to state requirements. The number of affected individuals in this ZeroedIn Technologies security breach is estimated at 7,034.
ZeroedIn Technologies emphasizes its commitment to addressing the breach by notifying affected individuals, regulators, and law enforcement.
The company is currently in the process of notifying impacted customers, with ongoing efforts to supplement this notification if a number of additional Maine residents need to be informed.
While the company asserts that it has identified the breached systems, it remains uncertain which specific files were accessed or compromised. These systems contained personal data, underscoring the importance of vigilant monitoring for potential identity theft and fraud.
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