Aflac has confirmed a recent cyberattack that breached its network, leading to the theft of customer personal information, including Social Security numbers and health data. The attack was discovered on June 12, and while Aflac has contained the breach, the extent of affected customers remains unknown. This incident highlights increasing cyber threats against the insurance industry, with hackers reportedly employing social engineering tactics to infiltrate systems. Aflac joins other insurers like Erie and Philadelphia in experiencing similar attacks, prompting renewed scrutiny of data security practices within the sector.
Aflac confirmed a cyberattack in which hackers stole an unknown amount of customer personal data, including Social Security numbers and health information.
The breach involved hackers using social engineering, and it is unclear how many of Aflac's 50 million customers were affected.
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