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Apollo discloses data breach from ongoing wave of attacks hitting financial sector
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Fusion42 · 21 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
Apollo Global Management disclosed a data breach resulting from a wave of social engineering attacks targeting the financial sector, compromising sensitive personal data on its cloud platforms in early July 2026. The attack is linked to the BlackFile threat group and has affected multiple financial institutions.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Fintech.
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You must act now to shore up cloud security if your firm handles sensitive financial data or personal information. Attackers exploiting social engineering show the weak points of your current defences and turn compliance into market access.
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