Aflac hacked: Social Security numbers, claims, and health data at risk in insurance firm cyberattack

  • Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) was the most recent target of a “sophisticated cybercrime group” that has led a campaign against a number of insurance companies in recent weeks, according to a statement issued by the company today.The cyberattack, which was first identified by the company June 12, was stopped within a few hours and business operations were not impacted. However, the number of Aflac insurance-holders affected by the breach is still unknown.