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Aflac Japan investigates cyber breach impacting customer data

Tipranks • June 30, 2026

On June 30, 2026, Aflac Japan disclosed that it had discovered on June 25, 2026 an unauthorized third party unlawfully accessing certain Japanese systems between June 15 and June 25, 2026, prompting the suspension of some systems while continuing service to policyholders. The ongoing investigation, supported by external cybersecurity experts, has found that affected files include policy and coverage data, personal details and bank account information, with Japanese regulators notified, planned customer notifications, and assurance that U.S. systems were not accessed, though the full operational and financial impact remains uncertain.

The incident is confined to Aflac Japan’s local infrastructure, underscoring the cybersecurity and regulatory risks facing insurers that handle sensitive customer and banking data in large markets. Stakeholders, including policyholders and regulators, face potential legal, reputational and financial implications as the scope of the breach and any consequent enforcement actions or litigation become clearer over time.

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Aflac Incorporated, through its wholly owned subsidiary Aflac Life Insurance Japan Ltd., operates in the life and health insurance industry, offering policies focused on supplemental coverage and related financial protection products. Aflac Japan serves policyholders in the Japanese market, maintaining localized systems and regulatory relationships distinct from the Company’s U.S. insurance operations.

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Aflac Japan Data Breach Affects 4.38 Million Customers Aflac Japan disclosed a data breach affecting 4.38 million customers after unauthorized access to its systems between June 15 and June 25, 2026. The breach was detected on June 25, prompting the suspension of certain systems while continuing to serve policyholders. The attackers accessed sensitive personal and financial information, including policy details and bank account data. Aflac has engaged external cybersecurity experts for investigation and notified relevant authorities, confirming that U.S. systems were not compromised. The full scope of the breach and its potential impact remain under investigation. This incident follows a previous breach in 2023 attributed to the same threat group, Scattered Spider. 14 sources 69

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