Employer Solutions Staffing Group (ESSG) Data Breach - GlobeNewswire
Employer Solutions Staffing Group (ESSG) suffered a data breach in January 2026, potentially exposing sensitive personal information of thousands of individuals to cybercriminals.
On or around January 13, 2026, Employer Solutions Staffing Group (ESSG) detected suspicious activity on its computer network, indicating a potential data breach. A subsequent forensic investigation revealed that cybercriminals infiltrated the inadequately secured network, gaining access to files containing sensitive personal information of thousands of individuals.
Exposed Information
The personal information potentially accessed and acquired by cybercriminals included names, Social Security numbers, financial account information, credit/debit card details, driver's license information, medical information, and health insurance details.
Legal Investigation
As a result of the data breach, these individuals' personal and highly sensitive information may now be in the hands of cybercriminals who can post the data on the dark web or exploit it to commit identity theft and fraud.
Murphy Law Firm is now investigating claims on behalf of all individuals whose personal and confidential information was compromised in the ESSG data breach. The firm is evaluating legal options, including a potential class action lawsuit, to seek compensation for those affected.