A cyberattack on Aflac has compromised the personal information of numerous Americans, including Social Security numbers and health claims. Identified on June 12, the breach involved a sophisticated hacking group using psychological manipulation to target individuals and access confidential data. In response to the situation, Aflac has faced legal repercussions, with 11 class-action lawsuits filed, and is cooperating with cybersecurity experts for investigation. The company offers free credit monitoring to affected customers, amidst ongoing scrutiny of its data protection practices.
Unlike malware or brute-force attacks, these tactics rely on psychological manipulation rather than technical vulnerabilities, leading to significant breaches in sensitive data.
Aflac confirmed the breach, acknowledging the incident affected customers, beneficiaries, employees, and agents, but did not specify how many were involved.
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