Apollo Global Management controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2026
Apollo Global Management confirms data breach after social engineering attack
Issue disclosure
Apollo Global Management confirmed a data breach in which attackers obtained sensitive personal information, including names, home addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers. The company said unauthorized access occurred across certain cloud platforms between July 6 and July 10 following a social engineering attack, and it has not disclosed how many people were affected or whose information was exposed. Apollo began investigating after detecting the unauthorized activity, brought in outside cybersecurity and forensic specialists, and notified law enforcement.
Company response
Investigation — Apollo Global Management
Apollo said it began investigating the incident after detecting the unauthorized activity and brought in outside cybersecurity and forensic specialists.
Investigation — Apollo Global Management
Apollo's investigation remains ongoing and the firm hasn't found evidence that stolen information has been publicly posted or used for identity theft or fraud at this time.
Remediation — Apollo Global Management
Affected individuals whose information was stolen are being offered complimentary third-party identity protection and credit monitoring services by the firm, Apollo Global Head Of Human Capital Matthew Breitfelder said in the letter.
Source excerpt
Apollo said it began investigating the incident after detecting the unauthorized activity and brought in outside cybersecurity and forensic specialists.
Apollo Global Management has confirmed a data breach in which attackers obtained sensitive personal information, including names, home addresses, dates of birth, and Social Security numbers.
The investment firm said unauthorized access occurred across certain cloud platforms between July 6 and July 10, following a social engineering attack.
2021
Leon Black and Jeffrey Epstein scrutiny
Apollo co-founder Leon Black faced scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and payments made to Epstein. An external review examined the relationship; Black denied knowledge of Epstein's criminal conduct. Black resigned as Apollo's chief executive in 2021.
1991
Executive Life asset-purchase controversy
Apollo and Credit Lyonnais became involved in legal and regulatory scrutiny surrounding the acquisition of Executive Life Insurance Company's bond portfolio and related assets. California authorities alleged that the transaction structure violated state law because of the participation of a foreign-government-owned bank. The matter contributed to legal difficulties for Apollo and related parties in the following decade.