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US insurance giant Aflac says customers’ personal data stolen during cyberattack
- Aflac, a major insurance company in the U.S., reported a recent cyberattack where hackers stole customers' personal data.
- The breach occurred on June 12, with the company confirming the intrusion and containing it.
- The stolen personal information includes customers' claims, Social Security numbers, and health data.
- The breach also impacted data of Aflac's beneficiaries, employees, and agents.
- Aflac stated that ransomware was not involved in the attack but attributed it to a cybercrime group targeting the insurance sector.
- The hackers used social engineering tactics to gain access to Aflac's network.
- Despite having around 50 million customers, it is unclear how many are affected by the breach.
- Aflac is not the only U.S. insurance company facing cyberattacks, with warnings of increased targeting in the industry.
- Recent disclosures indicate cyberattacks on companies like Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies by the same hacker group.
- The hackers linked to these attacks are known for financial motivations and have a history of intrusions in various sectors.
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