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Form I-9 Compliance reports data breach exposing 28k people


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Form I-9 Compliance is reporting a data breach following a cyberattack that allowed unauthorized access to sensitive consumer information. Form I-9 Compliance, headquartered in Newport Beach, California, provides technology solutions and consulting services related to the Form I-9, which is used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.

The unauthorized access was discovered on April 12, 2024. . Form I-9 reported the breach to law enforcement immediately after discovering the attack and enlisted a third-party data security firm to conduct a thorough investigation. The subsequent investigation confirmed that the unauthorized access began on February 5, 2024

This breach exposed the names and Social Security numbers of approximately 28,000 individuals. No details are disclosed about the nature of the attack.

Form I-9 sent out data breach notification letters to all individuals impacted by the breach on May 31, 2024. These letters detailed the compromised information and advised recipients on steps to protect themselves.

One of the affected corporate clients named in the breach is Aimbridge Hospitality.

Form I-9 Compliance reports data breach exposing 28k people