Apollo Global Management (NYSE:APO) disclosed Friday that an intruder accessed its cloud systems and removed a large cache of personal data, putting the private equity firm in the crosshairs of a broader cybercrime push aimed at big financial players.
The company said the attack relied on deception tactics rather than a technical exploit, a detail that can complicate defenses for large organizations.
Benzinga reached out to Apollo Global for comment, but did not receive a response at the time of publication.
A filing with California regulators reported the incident and described a window of access that spanned July 6 through July 10. The letter was signed by Apollo Global Head of Human Capital Matthew Breitfelder.
Breitfelder said the attackers used a social-engineering approach to get into Apollo’s cloud environment. The data taken included names, dates of birth, contact details such as home addresses and Social Security numbers.
