City of Bridgeport UPDATE:
The City of Bridgeport has been advised by KRONOS of a nationwide cyber hack on their systems. There is currently no further update on the breach, a date for repair, or restoration.
What does this mean?
KRONOS is utilized by the BPD as a time management system for daily rosters and overtime.
KRONOS has essentially “locked in” their systems in order to secure and identify the threat, and work through fixing the problem.
BPD is not currently using KRONOS for daily rosters, overtime, etc.
In addition to impact of our time management systems in KRONOS, we share concerns of any breached personal information. At this time we are not aware of data being compromised.
FROM KRONOS:
Has any data been compromised as a result of this incident?
Our investigation is ongoing, and we are working diligently to determine whether customer data has been compromised. We will keep you updated as new information becomes available.
What information does KRONOS have from BPD and its Personnel?
Fortunately, BPD only uses KRONOS for time management; data is employment information only and does not include personal info.
Data within the system is PO Name, address, phone number, employee info of hire date, number and accrual of PTO and overtime.
KRONOS does NOT have birth dates, social security numbers or any other personal / bank /financial information.
What next?
Instructions may need to be adjusted as we work through facilitating BPD rosters. Your attention and patience is appreciated.
How do I report OT and other PTO?
All BPD supervisors are to maintain accurate rosters documenting time off, overtime, etc.
All members of service are to complete an “overtime validation form” and submit to their supervisors who will then submit an overtime sheet to payroll on a daily basis.
If you have submitted time off in the system, you will have to reconfirm your time off with your immediate supervisor as soon as possible.
If you have any specific questions about PD time submissions – please contact your supervisor directly.
We are making every effort to address this matter and any other concerns. We will follow up when KRONOS offers further information.
If you have any questions specific to KRONOS or city cyber security – please contact Curtis Denton.
The city of Bridgeport uses a human resource management platform called Kronos which as been has been hit with a ransomware attack, revealing that information from many of its high-profile customers may have been accessed. Sources tell me that payroll and email is currently down. UKG, Kronos’ parent company, said the vital service will be out for “several weeks” and urged customers to “evaluate and implement alternative business continuity protocols related to the affected UKG solutions.” According to ZD Net’s article “The City of Cleveland sent out an urgent message on Monday, telling WKYC that UKG contacted them and other clients to tell them that the ransomware attack may have compromised employee information like names, addresses, social security numbers, and employee IDs.”
