Aflac Hit by Scattered Spider Cyberattack, Customer Data at Risk
Aflac Inc., a prominent insurance company, has been targeted by a complex cybersecurity breach. The incident, detected on June 12, was swiftly mitigated but not before potential access to sensitive customer data, including Social Security numbers and health information. This breach is part of a larger trend targeting retail, insurance, and healthcare companies. Aflac has enlisted cybersecurity experts, including CrowdStrike Holdings Inc., to address the issue. The hack was executed by the notorious Scattered Spider group, known for recent insurance industry attacks. The breach was facilitated by social engineering tactics, with no ransom demand made. The duration of unauthorized activity before detection remains uncertain. Other insurance providers, such as Blue Shield of California and Lemonade, have also reported data-security breaches since June. Aflac plans to notify regulators and affected individuals, offering free credit monitoring and identity theft protection services. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the escalating threat of cybercrime, particularly within the car insurance quotes and marketplace sectors of the insurance industry.
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