Aflac May Have Exposed Social Security Numbers, Other Info

Aflac has acknowledged a cyberattack that might have exposed private client data. The business is the most recent in a series of assaults on significant insurance companies.

The main tower of the Aflac Insurance Worldwide Headquarters campus in Columbus, Georgia.

According to the organization, an internal response was initiated as soon as the intrusion was discovered on Thursday, June 12.

Investigators said the hack was a part of a larger cybercrime campaign against the insurance sector, even though systems continued to function normally and no ransomware was used.

According to Aflac, the attacker gained access to its US network by using social engineering techniques. Although officials said they are currently reviewing the affected files, they may contain health records, Social Security numbers, claims data, and other personal information linked to policyholders, staff, and agents.

Aflac issued the following statement: “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.”

Anyone who might be impacted can now take advantage of the insurer’s two-year free credit monitoring, identity theft protection, and medical shield services. For questions, a dedicated call center is available every day at 1-855-361-0305.

Aflac, an acronym for American Family Life Assurance Company, is the leading supplier of supplemental health insurance in the United States, with its headquarters located in Columbus, Georgia. The company serves millions of consumers in the United States and Japan.

The business promised to keep the public informed as the investigation develops.

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