Over 1.4 million Allianz Life customers are at risk after a major data breach hit the company’s third-party system. Personal information, including Social Security numbers, was exposed.

As businesses grow more dependent on third-party vendors, the risk of supply chain cyberattacks becomes increasingly critical. This article explores how a single vulnerable partner can open the door to major breaches, data loss, and operational disruption, underscoring the urgent need for strong vendor risk management.