Breach Details and Impact
revealed a significant cyber breach, potentially compromising Social Security numbers, insurance claims, and health information, marking it as the largest hack against an insurance company in recent weeks.
The breach, attributed to the cybercrime group , did not involve ransomware, and Aflac claims to have contained the intrusion within hours, maintaining operational status.
Broader Industry Threat
This attack is part of a broader campaign targeting the US insurance sector, with and also reporting hacks this month, causing IT system disruptions.
Scattered Spider, known for sophisticated social engineering attacks, has previously targeted retail companies and major casinos, now shifting focus to the insurance industry, raising widespread cybersecurity concerns.