Aflac Reports Cybersecurity Breach Exposing Customer Data

American health insurance company Aflac announced it faced a cybersecurity breach. The attack may have exposed sensitive customer information, including health records, claims details, Social Security numbers, and other personal data.

Aflac said the breach was stopped within hours after it was detected. The company has hired top cybersecurity experts to investigate and respond to the incident.

According to Aflac, the attackers used social engineering methods to access their network. Social engineering involves tricking employees or systems to gain unauthorized entry.

The investigation is still ongoing, and Aflac is reviewing which files may have been affected. The company cannot yet say how many customers, employees, or agents were impacted.

The data exposed could include claims, health details, Social Security numbers, and other private information tied to Aflac’s U.S. business.

Aflac released this information early to keep customers informed and promised to provide updates as the investigation progresses.