Hackers broke into Aflac and stole customer information. The insurance company said criminals took health records and Social Security numbers from their computer systems. Aflac stopped the attack within hours after finding out about it. The company helps 50 million people around the world with extra insurance coverage.
The stolen files had claims details, health facts, and personal information about customers and workers. Aflso said a smart crime group caused the attack as part of a bigger plan against insurance companies. The hackers used tricks to fool people and break into the company's network. Aflac hired computer security experts to help fix the problem.
The company does not know how many customers had their information stolen. Aflac will give free credit watching and identity protection services for two years to affected people. Customers can call 1-855-361-0305 to sign up for these services.
Two other insurance companies got hacked this month. Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies reported similar attacks. All three attacks look like the work of a hacking group called Scattered Spider. This same group attacked Las Vegas casinos MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment for millions of dollars.
The stolen files had claims details, health facts, and personal information about customers and workers. Aflso said a smart crime group caused the attack as part of a bigger plan against insurance companies. The hackers used tricks to fool people and break into the company's network. Aflac hired computer security experts to help fix the problem.
The company does not know how many customers had their information stolen. Aflac will give free credit watching and identity protection services for two years to affected people. Customers can call 1-855-361-0305 to sign up for these services.
Two other insurance companies got hacked this month. Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies reported similar attacks. All three attacks look like the work of a hacking group called Scattered Spider. This same group attacked Las Vegas casinos MGM Resorts and Caesars Entertainment for millions of dollars.
