Aflac has identified suspicious activity on its US network, potentially exposing Social Security numbers and other personal information of customers, beneficiaries, employees, and agents. The company said the intrusion was stopped within hours, but it’s still unclear how many individuals are affected.
The breach may have compromised claims information, health data, and other sensitive information related to Aflac’s US business. To mitigate the issue, the company will offer free credit monitoring, identity theft protection, and Medical Shield for 24 months to those impacted.
Aflac’s incident is part of a larger cybercrime campaign targeting the insurance industry. Other recent breaches include United Natural Foods, Marks & Spencer in the UK, Victoria’s Secret, The North Face, and Adidas, which highlight the growing threat of cyberattacks on businesses.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/aflac-cyberattack-breach-victorias-secret-ssn-fac4b3b978c616d82c575080853f095f