US insurance giant Aflac says hackers stole personal and health data of 22.6 million people

Core Insights - Aflac, a major U.S. insurance company, experienced a data breach affecting approximately 22.65 million customers, with personal information stolen, including Social Security numbers and health information [1][2] Group 1: Data Breach Details - The stolen data includes customer names, dates of birth, home addresses, government-issued ID numbers, driver's license numbers, Social Security numbers, and medical and health insurance information [2] - Aflac indicated that the cybercriminals may be linked to a known organization targeting the insurance industry, with federal law enforcement suggesting a group called Scattered Spider was involved [3] Group 2: Company Context - Aflac has around 50 million customers according to its official website [4] - The company is not alone in facing cyber threats, as other insurance firms like Erie Insurance and Philadelphia Insurance Companies also experienced breaches around the same time [6]