Yakiniku King data leak hits nearly all users
AgenciesThe operator of a Japanese barbecue chain said Monday that more than 10 million pieces of customer information, covering almost its entire registered user base, were leaked...
Monogatari Corp, the operator of the popular Yakiniku King Japanese barbecue chain, announced on Monday that over 10 million customer records were leaked due to unauthorized access to the system behind its reservation and rewards app. The data breach, discovered on Friday, exposed sensitive customer information including email addresses and phone numbers. However, Monogatari confirmed that no misuse of the leaked data has been confirmed yet.
The app lets users reserve tables at Yakiniku King restaurants and receive exclusive coupons. Monogatari revealed that names and membership numbers registered through the app were also compromised. Unlike some other data breaches, Monogatari does not store payment information like credit card details in its system.
In response to the leak, Monogatari is advising customers to be extremely vigilant against suspicious emails and phone calls, as cybercriminals could potentially misuse the stolen personal information for fraudulent activities. Yakiniku King operates more than 350 stores nationwide.
The Yakiniku King data leak joins a growing trend of companies reporting data breaches and leaks. In recent weeks, driver's license images of current and former members of the Times Car car-sharing service were leaked, while logistics firms Yamato Transport Co and Sagawa Express Co also disclosed potential breaches involving customer names, addresses, and other sensitive data.
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