India, June 20 -- On June 12, 2025, Aflac Inc. detected unauthorized activity within its U.S. network and promptly activated its cyber incident response protocols, successfully containing the breach within hours.
The company confirmed that no ransomware was involved and that its business operations including underwriting policies, processing claims, and serving customers remain fully functional.
Initial findings indicate the intrusion was part of a broader cybercrime campaign targeting the insurance industry, likely orchestrated by a sophisticated group employing social engineering tactics. These methods, which trick employees into revealing credentials or granting access, allowed attackers to infiltrate Aflac's network.
Aflac has retain...