Nippon GMO Internet Reports Cyber Breach, Urges Government Action
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- •Unauthorized access to 26,739 servers at GMO Internet confirmed.
- •Customer login information, including passwords, may have been compromised.
- •GMO Internet is offering compensation to affected users and has requested government intervention.
GMO Internet Inc. has reported unauthorized access to its servers, affecting approximately 26,739 servers used for automated FX currency margin trading. Customer login information, including passwords, may have been compromised, leading to fraudulent transactions. The company has shut down all affected servers and is compensating users for losses incurred. Additionally, GMO Internet has requested the Japanese government to implement active cyber defense measures in response to the incident. A ransom demand has reportedly been made by the attackers, who threaten to release stolen information if their demands are not met. The situation is ongoing, with users advised to monitor their accounts closely.
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