---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001628280-26-046124"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AFL"
cik: "0000004977"
company_name: "AFLAC INC"
filed_at: "2026-06-30T10:03:22+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-30T10:10:30.133051+00:00"
event_type: "cyber"
sentiment: "negative"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Aflac Japan discovers unauthorized access to systems; personal and bank info compromised

## Summary
- Unauthorized third-party accessed Aflac Japan systems between June 15-25, 2026; discovered June 25.
- Impacted files contain policy details, personal information, and bank account information.
- Aflac Japan suspended certain systems, continues to serve policyholders; investigation ongoing with third-party experts.
- Notified Japan Financial Services Agency; will notify affected individuals.
- Incident limited to Japan; U.S. systems not accessed.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001628280-26-046124
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AFL
- cik: 0000004977
- company_name: AFLAC INC
- filed_at: 2026-06-30T10:03:22+00:00
- event_type: cyber
- sentiment: negative
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/4977/000162828026046124/0001628280-26-046124-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/4977/000162828026046124/afl-20260630.htm

## Machine-readable alternates
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- Plain text: https://secwatch.observer/filing/0001628280-26-046124.txt

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