Archive · 20 Jun 2025
Aflac Cyberattack Potentially Breaches Customer Data
Aflac, a big insurance company, was hacked.
Cybercriminals got into their computer systems and might have stolen things like Social Security numbers and health records.
Aflac says they stopped the hackers quickly.
They are still checking how many people are affected.
If your info was at risk, Aflac will help with free credit monitoring to protect you.
This attack is part of a pattern of cyberattacks targeting businesses.
Aflac, a major insurance company, experienced a cyberattack, potentially exposing customer data.
The intrusion, detected on June 12, involved a sophisticated cybercrime group.
Potentially compromised data includes Social Security numbers, health information, and claims details.
Aflac states it halted the intrusion within hours and is investigating the extent of the breach.
The company is providing free credit monitoring and identity theft protection for 24 months.
- Who
- Aflac, its customers, employees, agents, and beneficiaries.
- What
- A sophisticated cybercrime group breached Aflac's systems, potentially compromising customer data.
- When
- The incident was initially identified on June 12.
- Where
- The attack targeted Aflac, a U.S.-based company.
- Why
- The attack was caused by a sophisticated cybercrime group.
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- Company
- Aflac
- Incident Type
- Cyberattack/Data Breach
- Date Identified
- June 12
- Affected Data
- Social Security numbers, health information, claims data
- Response
- Stopped the intrusion within hours; offering free credit monitoring
- Impacted Parties
- Customers, beneficiaries, employees, agents, and other U.S. individuals
