Cardinal Services Inc. Discloses Data Breach Exposing Sensitive Personal and Financial Information
Cardinal Services Inc., a Coos Bay, Oregon-based employment services and HR outsourcing firm operating under the name Cardinal, has reported a data breach that compromised sensitive personal and financial data. Founded in 1984, the company disclosed the incident to the Vermont Attorney General on May 20, 2026, though the total number of affected individuals across the U.S. was not specified in the filing.
The breach exposed a range of confidential information, including Social Security numbers, financial account codes, credit and debit card details, and government identification numbers.
In response, Cardinal has begun notifying impacted individuals, with instructions for enrollment in protective services included in official correspondence. Those with questions or concerns can contact the company via its website or regional offices. The company’s headquarters is located at 110 Ackerman Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 97420.
Source: https://www.claimdepot.com/data-breach/cardinal-2026
Cardinal Services Inc. TPRM report: https://www.rankiteo.com/company/cardinalservices
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'description': 'Cardinal Services Inc., a Coos Bay, Oregon-based employment '
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