Aflac’s Quack Hack: Scattered Spider Spins a Web of Cyber Mischief
Aflac, the insurance giant, is the latest victim of Scattered Spider’s data theft spree. They detected unauthorized network access on June 12 but contained it within hours. No ransomware was involved, thankfully. Meanwhile, Erie Insurance and Tokio Marine are also battling cyber intrusions. Looks like insurance companies are the new retail for these cyber miscreants!
Hot Take:
Looks like Scattered Spider is weaving a tangled web across the insurance sector. Aflac just became the latest victim in this string of breaches, and while they managed to duck the ransomware, they weren’t exactly sitting pretty with their data. Who knew cyber crooks had a thing for insurance ducks?
Key Points:
- Aflac confirmed unauthorized access to its network, possibly by Scattered Spider, but managed to contain the breach quickly.
- No ransomware was deployed, yet sensitive data including claims information and Social Security numbers may have been accessed.
- Aflac is working with top cybersecurity experts to manage the situation.
- This breach follows similar incidents at other insurance giants like Erie Insurance and Tokio Marine North America.
- Scattered Spider, a group of young cyber mischief-makers, is suspected of orchestrating these attacks.
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