Aflac discloses a data breach that affects customers of its Japan unit after attackers compromise systems belonging to a subsidiary, according to reports from multiple outlets. The breach involves access to and theft of personal information and banking-related data. Aflac Japan informs regulators that policy-related details, along with personal and banking information, have been compromised as a result of the intrusion. The disclosures indicate that the incident leads to unauthorized exposure of sensitive customer records tied to insurance policies. Both sources describe the incident as beginning with a breach of the Japan subsidiary’s systems, followed by the theft of customer data. At the time of reporting, the available information focuses on what types of data were involved and that notifications have been made to regulatory bodies. Further details such as the breach timeline, extent by number of affected individuals, the specific methods used by the attackers, and whether any additional systems were impacted are not included in the provided excerpts. The breach is therefore characterized primarily by the compromised categories of data and the role of the Japan subsidiary in the incident.
Aflac discloses data breach after attackers compromise Japan subsidiary systems
Aflac discloses a data breach that affects customers of its Japan unit after attackers compromise systems belonging to a subsidiary, according to reports from multiple outlets. The breach involves acc...
- Aflac discloses a data breach linked to a compromise of its Japan subsidiary’s systems.
- The breach involves theft of personal information and banking-related information.
- Aflac Japan notifies regulators about the incident and the impacted data types.
- Policy details are reported to be among the compromised records.
- Reported information emphasizes unauthorized access originating from the Japan unit’s systems.
Aflac Japan has notified regulators that policy details and personal and banking information have been compromised
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