"Cybercriminals have exploited legitimate web de-bugging tools to access the data in transit from third-party data providers that populate the carriers' sites," Sontiq stated in a release. (Credit: Maksim Shmeljov/Shutterstock.com)

Instant-quoting tools and other digital advancements developed to enhance consumers' experiences are drawing the attention of hackers, which have been increasingly targeting the industry, according to Sontiq.

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