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# Aflac Japan Data Breach Impacts 4.38 Million Customers and Agents

**[Security Boulevard](https://daily.dev/sources/securityboulevard)** · 3 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

Aflac Life Insurance Japan disclosed a data breach affecting approximately 4.38 million customers and agents. Hackers accessed the policyholder portal multiple times between June 15 and June 25, 2026, exfiltrating personal data including names, addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, gender, security information, and insurance account details. Around 230,000 people also had premium transfer account information stolen. At least five services were disrupted. The post offers CISO-focused analysis, highlighting the risks of customer portal breaches in the insurance sector and recommending three practical actions: strengthening portal monitoring, preparing breach response plans for insurance data exposure, and balancing containment with service continuity.

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