On October 1, 2024, CKS Packaging, Inc. (“CKS”) filed a notice of data breach with the Attorney General of Massachusetts after discovering unauthorized activity within its computer network. In this notice, CKS explains that the incident resulted in an unauthorized party being able to access consumers’ sensitive information, which includes their names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license numbers, financial account information, medical information, and health insurance information. Upon completing its investigation, CKS began sending out data breach notification letters to all individuals whose information was affected by the recent data security incident.
If you received a data breach notification from CKS Packaging, Inc., it is essential you understand what is at risk and what you can do about it. A data breach lawyer can help you learn more about how to protect yourself from becoming a victim of fraud or identity theft, as well as discuss your legal options following the CKS Packaging data breach. For more information, please see our recent piece on the topic here.
What Caused the CKS Packaging Data Breach?
The CKS Packaging data breach was only recently announced, and more information is expected in the near future. However, CKS’s filing with the Attorney General of Massachusetts provides some important information on what led up to the breach. According to this source, on December 22, 2023, CKS detected unauthorized activity within its IT network. In response, CKS secured its network and then launched an investigation with the help of third-party cybersecurity experts.
Through this investigation, CKS was able to determine that an unauthorized party was able to access files on the company’s IT network containing confidential information belonging to certain individuals.
After learning that sensitive consumer data was accessible to an unauthorized party, CKS Packaging reviewed the compromised files to determine what information was leaked and which consumers were impacted. While the breached information varies depending on the individual, it may include your name, Social Security number, driver’s license number, financial account information, medical information, and health insurance information.
On October 1, 2024, CKS Packaging sent out data breach letters to anyone who was affected by the recent data security incident. These letters should provide victims with a list of what information belonging to them was compromised.
More Information About CKS Packaging, Inc.
CKS Packaging, Inc. is a manufacturing company based out of Atlanta, Georgia. CKS is a nationwide manufacturer and global supplier of extrusion/blow and injection molded rigid plastic containers. CKS products are used in a variety of applications, including beverage, food, household, ag-chem, automotive, industrial, and specialty. CKS operates 27 manufacturing plants in the United States. CKS Packaging employs more than 3,027 people and generates approximately $917 million in annual revenue.
