Breach report · Technology
Businesses Face Payroll, Scheduling Woes After Ransomware Attack on Kronos
A ransomware attack on Ultimate Kronos Group's Workforce Central disrupted payroll and scheduling for major clients, including Tesla and Puma, for weeks.
Exploit: Ransomware Company: Kronos Ultimate Group Industry: Payroll Services Sources: bostonglobe.com
HR management company Ultimate Kronos Group has been hit by a ransomware attack that could have devastating ongoing repercussions. The company’s Kronos Workforce Central was paralyzed in the attack. That prevents its clients, including heavyweights like Tesla and Puma, from processing payroll, handling timesheets and managing their workforce. Kronos first became aware of unusual activity on Kronos Private Cloud on Saturday evening. The company’s blog says that it is likely the issue may require several weeks to resolve.
No consumer/employee PII or financial data loss was disclosed in this breach as of press time.