Almerys Cyberattack Exposes 15 Million Social Security Numbers

• •Over 15 million social security numbers were compromised in the Almerys cyberattack.
• •Health insurer Alan has alerted its members to potential phishing risks following the breach.
• •The Paris Public Prosecutor's Office is investigating the incident.

Almerys, a third-party payment specialist, confirmed a cyberattack that compromised personal data of beneficiaries, including over 15 million social security numbers. The attack, which affected all customers of Almerys, was reported by health insurer Alan, which advised its members to remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts. The exposed data includes names, birth dates, contract numbers, and coverage details. The Paris Public Prosecutor's Office has opened an investigation into the breach. Almerys had previously suffered a cyberattack in 2024, raising concerns about its security measures. The full scope of the impact and the method of the attack remain unclear.