Axa Division in Asia Hit by Ransomware Cyber Attack

Axa Division in Asia Hit by Ransomware Cyber Attack
The logo of French Insurer Axa is seen outside a building in Les Sorinieres near Nantes, France on May 4, 2021. Stephane Mahe/Reuters
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PARIS—French insurer Axa said on Sunday that one of its businesses in Asia was hit by a ransomware attack, adding that it was investigating after some data processed in Thailand was accessed.

The group said the cyber attack had targeted its Asia Assistance division, impacting IT operations in Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and the Philippines.