Cyber Incident Victim: Multi-Color Corporation
Date:
Sep 2022
Location:
United States of America
Summary
Multi-Color Corporation experienced unauthorized network access compromising sensitive HR information, including personnel files and benefits enrollment data for current and former employees, as well as some spouses, partners, and dependents. The incident did not affect customers or suppliers due to the company's data retention practices. While the specific attack method remains undisclosed, measures were taken to prevent misuse, with no evidence of data exploitation detected.
| CIA Posture | Motives | Tactics, Techniques & Procedures |
|---|---|---|
| Available to members | 1 motive | 1 technique |
| Threat Actors | Type | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 0 actors | Available to members | Available to members |
Description
Multi-Color Corporation (MCC), a global label printing firm with approximately 10,000 employees and operations across 100 production sites, detected unauthorized access to its network on September 29, 2022. The company promptly initiated an investigation, which revealed potential compromise of sensitive human resources data. This included personnel files and information related to employee enrollment in benefits programs. The breach impacted both current and former MCC employees, as well as a limited number of spouses, partners, or dependents enrolled in company-sponsored benefits. MCC confirmed the incident did not affect customer or supplier information, as the company does not retain such personal data. The organization emphasized its data collection practices were strictly for administering health programs, processing payroll, and conducting routine business operations.
MCC began notifying affected individuals the week preceding October 22, 2022, though it did not disclose the specific attack methodology or whether data exfiltration occurred. The company indicated potential engagement with threat actors, suggesting possible ransom negotiations to secure destruction of stolen information, though no explicit confirmation of payment was provided. MCC implemented undisclosed security measures following the breach and asserted no evidence of misuse of compromised personal information existed at the time of disclosure. The incident exclusively targeted internal HR systems, with no operational disruptions reported across its label production facilities serving automotive, beverage, healthcare, and other industrial sectors. Organizational response focused on containment through network security enhancements and ongoing monitoring for potential data exploitation.