Bulgarian insurer DZI reports possible customer data exposure after breach

Summary
DZI notified some customers of a breach involving unauthorized access to names, national identification numbers and contact details. The company says an investigation is underway and policies and services are unaffected.
Key points
- DZI told customers that a breach led to unauthorized access to names, Bulgarian national identification numbers and contact details.
- Some customers received the notification directly through Viber.
- DZI said the incident has not affected insurance policies, products or services.
- An investigation is ongoing; the article said DZI had not posted an official notice on its website or issued a press release.
- DZI advised customers to be cautious of suspicious calls, emails and website links, and not to share personal information through unverified channels.
- The article cites earlier cyber incidents affecting other Bulgarian insurers as context for concerns about the sector.
Article Details
- Victim Organization
- ДЗИ "Общо застраховане"
- Incident Type
- Cyber breach involving unauthorized access to customer personal data; data leakage is described as possible.
- Data Types Exposed
- Customer names
- Bulgarian national identification numbers (EGN)
- Contact details
- Operational Impact
- The company said there was no impact on insurance policies or the products and services customers use. The article reports no other operational impact.
- Ransom Or Extortion
- None reported.
- Claim Status
- confirmed
