Aflac Hack May Have Exposed Social Security and Health Data in Latest Insurance Industry Breach

DATA BREACH ALERT: Edelson Lechtzin LLP Is Investigating Claims On Behalf Of Aflac Incorporated Customers Whose Data May Have Been Compromised

NEWTOWN, Pa., June 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The law firm of Edelson Lechtzin LLP is investigating data privacy claims regarding an incident at Aflac Incorporated ("Aflac"). Aflac learned of suspicious activity on its network or about June 12, 2025. About Aflac Incorporated Aflac, a Fortune 500 company, is known for its specialized insurance products that help cover expenses that health insurance may not. Originally established as the America…

Cybercriminals Breach Aflac, Private Customer Data Could Be at Risk

It's possible that Social Security numbers may have been compromised. It's unclear how many people may have been affected.

The day my brokerage was hacked: What I learned

iStock.com/MF3d Brokerages should use standalone policies for cyber coverage, and should counsel their clients do the same, says a prominent Canadian property and casualty insurance broker whose brokerage experienced a cyber breach. Traci Boland, a partner and manager of Ontario West Insurance Brokers and Bill Blaney Insurance Brokers Ltd., appeared before the Insurance Brokers Association of B.C.’s AGM and Leaders’ Conference in Whistler, B.C.,…

Aflac latest victim of 'sophisticated cybercrime group'

: If it looks like a duck and walks like a duck...

Hackers target insurance giant in ongoing industry cyber spree

Aflac said on Friday that bad actors may have stolen the personal data of its U.S. customers after the insurance provider was the latest hit in an ongoing hacking spree targeting the industry."While the investigation remains in its early stages, in the spirit of transparency and care for our customers, we are sharing that our preliminary findings indicate that the unauthorized party used social engineering tactics to gain access to our network,"…

Aflac hacked by cybercrime gang targeting insurance companies

Attack is consistent with Scattered Spider, although no ransomware was involved and the breach was dealt with within hours