Cardinal Services Data Breach Exposes Social Security Numbers and More

Cardinal Services Inc., a privately owned employment services and HR outsourcing company based in Coos Bay, Oregon, disclosed a data breach that exposed sensitive personal and financial information.

The company, which does business as Cardinal, was founded in 1984 and has been in operation for more than 40 years.

The breach was reported to the Vermont Attorney General on May 20, 2026. The total number of individuals affected across the United States was not included in the regulatory filing.

The types of personal information exposed in this breach included Social Security numbers, financial account codes, credit and debit account information and government identification numbers.

Cardinal Services' response to the breach

Cardinal has begun notifying individuals affected by the data breach. Affected individuals should watch for official correspondence from the company and note any enrollment instructions or deadlines for protective services that may be included.

Individuals who have questions about the breach or believe they may have been affected can reach the company through its website or by contacting one of its regional offices. Cardinal is headquartered at 110 Ackerman Ave., Coos Bay, Oregon 97420.