COLUMBUS, Ga. (WBTV) – Social security numbers and other personal information of Aflac customers may have been breached by cybercriminals, the insurance company announced.
The breach was discovered on June 12, and the company made the information public on June 20. According to officials, the cybercriminals may have accessed files containing claims information, health information, social security numbers, and other information.
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The number of customers affected was still under investigation as of this article’s writing.
“This attack, like many insurance companies are currently experiencing, was caused by a sophisticated cybercrime group. This was part of a cybercrime campaign against the insurance industry,” a press release about the breach read in part.
According to Aflac officials, operational systems were not affected by the breach.
Aflac customers were eligible for free credit monitoring, identity theft protection, and Medical Shield for 24 months following the attack.
To participate, call 1-855-361-0305 between 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturdays, and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sundays until June 30.
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