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APOLLO GLOBAL CONFIRMS JULY DATA BREACH VIA SOCIAL ENGINEERING

SECURITY DESK1 MIN READ
SAT, AUG 22, 2026

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Apollo Global Management disclosed a data breach in July resulting from a social engineering attack that exposed personal information. The incident joins a recent wave of cyberattacks targeting major hedge funds.

Apollo Global Management Inc. revealed that hackers breached its systems through social engineering tactics, gaining access to personal data of employees and potentially clients. The breach occurred in July. The company did not specify the scope of exposed information or the number of affected individuals. Apollo Global, one of the world's largest alternative asset managers, joins several other major financial institutions targeted in recent weeks. Social engineering attacks typically manipulate employees into divulging credentials or system access rather than exploiting technical vulnerabilities. The method has become increasingly common against financial firms holding valuable data. Apollo Global did not immediately disclose whether it notified regulators or law enforcement. The company stated it is investigating the incident and implementing security measures to prevent similar breaches. The breach adds to mounting pressure on hedge funds and asset managers to strengthen cybersecurity protocols amid escalating threats from sophisticated threat actors.

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