Aflac’s Unfortunate Fowl Play: 22.65 Million Customers’ Data Scrambled in Cyber Heist
Aflac is notifying 22.65 million people about a data breach. The insurance giant contained the June attack swiftly and is offering free credit monitoring. Although no fraudulent usage of the stolen information has been detected, Aflac urges vigilance. The breach is part of a wider attack on the insurance industry.
Hot Take:
In a world where even the mighty Aflac isn’t safe from cybercriminals, the only thing more terrifying than the goose that lays golden eggs is the hacker that steals personal information! Aflac might be quacking in its boots, but at least their operations are still running smoother than a duck’s back thanks to avoiding ransomware.
Key Points:
- Aflac detected and contained a cyber attack, affecting 22.65 million people.
- No ransomware deployed, but personal data was compromised.
- Compromised info includes social security numbers and medical data.
- Free credit monitoring and identity theft protection offered for 24 months.
- Potential connection to Scattered Spider hacking group.
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