AFLAC , a major US insurance company, announced a significant data breach affecting approximately 4.4 million customers in Japan. The breach occurred from June 15 to June 25, with unauthorized access to sensitive personal and financial information, including policy details and bank account data. Aflac confirmed that its US operations were not impacted, and ongoing investigations are assessing the full scope of the breach.
In response to the breach, some systems have been shut down, though services like claims processing continue through other channels. This incident follows previous breaches involving Aflac Japan, raising concerns about cybersecurity in the insurance sector.