Farmers Insurance Data Breach Exposes 1.1 Million Americans
Farmers Insurance has confirmed a data breach affecting over 1.1 million customers. The incident is linked to the ongoing Salesforce cyberattacks that have impacted major companies in 2025. Attackers exploited a third-party vendor on May 29, gaining access to sensitive customer details. Farmers Insurance confirms a Salesforce-linked cyberattack exposing the personal data of over 1.1 million customers. How the Breach Happened The intrusion began when hackers accessed a vendor database connected to Farmers’ systems. Monitoring tools detected suspicious activity quickly, allowing containment measures. Farmers launched an investigation, involved law enforcement, and began notifying affected customers on August 22. What Data Was Exposed The stolen information includes names, addresses, dates of birth, and driver’s license numbers . In some cases, the last four digits of Social Security numbers were also exposed. Farmers has assured customers that their core systems were not compromi...