Allianz Life Insurance Company of North America faced a significant hacking incident. Hackers accessed a third-party system. They obtained personal data of many customers, financial professionals, and some employees. The company is investigating and has notified the FBI. Allianz Life is offering identity theft protection. The breach only affected Allianz Life in the US.
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