<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="true"><li>AFLAC, the largest supplemental insurance provider in the US, confirms it has experienced a cyberattack, reportedly by the notorious Scattered Spider group.</li><li>Although AFLAC managed to stop the intrusion promptly without ransomware affecting its systems, the source of the breach is believed to be from the Scattered Spider group.</li><li>The Scattered Spider group has a history of targeting UK retailers, and Google has warned US firms to be alert for potential attacks from the group.</li><li>The insurance industry is at risk due to the vast amounts of personal data they hold, making them prime targets for cybercriminals.</li><li>Potential files impacted by the attack contain sensitive information such as claims data, health records, social security numbers, and personal details of customers and employees.</li><li>AFLAC is offering 24 months of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services to affected individuals and remains committed to supporting its customers.</li></ul>

Aflac could be the latest US insurance giant hit by a Scattered Spider cyberattack

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