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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Michelle Chapman

Aflac finds suspicious activity on US network that may impact Social Security numbers, other data

Aflac Cyberattack - (Copyright 2008 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Aflac says that it has identified suspicious activity on its network in the U.S. that may impact Social Security numbers and other personal information, calling the incident part of a cybercrime campaign against the insurance industry.

The company said Friday that the intrusion was stopped within hours.

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