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Aflac Cyber Breach Exposes Customer Data Amid Insurance Attacks

6/20/2025

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Aflac experienced a cyber breach on June 12, risking sensitive customer data, including Social Security numbers.
The attack is attributed to the Scattered Spider group, which targets the insurance sector.
Aflac swiftly contained the breach and is providing identity theft protection to those affected.
Similar attacks were reported by Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies this month.
The financial impact on Aflac remains unclear; the company reported $18.9 billion in revenue for 2024.

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Story summary

Aflac experienced a cyber breach on June 12, risking sensitive customer data, including Social Security numbers.
The attack is attributed to the Scattered Spider group, which targets the insurance sector.
Aflac swiftly contained the breach and is providing identity theft protection to those affected.
Similar attacks were reported by Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies this month.
The financial impact on Aflac remains unclear; the company reported $18.9 billion in revenue for 2024.