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Aflac Hack Exposes 22.65M Customers' Data
23 Dec
Summary
- Hackers stole personal and health information from millions of customers.
- Aflac is notifying around 22.65 million individuals about the breach.
- The cybercriminals may be linked to a known organization targeting insurers.
U.S. insurance provider Aflac has disclosed that a cyberattack resulted in the theft of personal and health information belonging to approximately 22.65 million customers. The company began notifying affected individuals recently, confirming the breach that occurred earlier this year.
The exposed data encompasses a wide range of sensitive details, including names, dates of birth, home addresses, government-issued ID numbers, driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers, and medical insurance information. This breach marks a significant security incident for the company.
Federal law enforcement and cybersecurity experts suggest the cybercriminals involved may be part of a known organization specifically targeting the insurance sector. This incident places Aflac among other insurance companies that have experienced similar data breaches around the same period.
