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What can the Aflac breach teach us about the future of cybersecurity in insurance?

It’s a reminder that the biggest threats aren’t always technical. Social engineering tactics like phishing and impersonation are proving just as effective, especially when attackers target help desks and credential resets.

Our latest blog dives into:

✔️ How the Aflac incident reflects a broader shift in attack patterns

✔️ Why the human layer is both the biggest vulnerability and a critical defense

✔️ What insurers can do to strengthen non-technical safeguards

✔️ Four key questions every insurance leader should be asking

Cybercriminals are evolving fast. The insurers that stay ahead will be the ones that rethink traditional defenses, embody a security-first culture and turn people into a true security asset.

Read the full blog to explore how a multi-layered approach can build long-term resilience ➡️ https://www.capco.com/Intelligence/Capco-Intelligence/cybersecurity-threats-in-insurance-lessons-from-the-aflac-breach

Authors: @Paul Laurent, @Andy Soodek, CIPP-E, CISSP, CISM, MBA, and @Salman Amindavar