Japan Firms Increasingly Targeted by Cyberattacks
Tokyo, Oct. 7 (Jiji Press)--Japan has seen a spate of cyberattacks targeting companies that resulted in breaches of personal information. While affected companies are scrambling to pay compensation and prevent recurrences, corporate Japan faces mounting challenges as the widespread adoption of artificial intelligence may be contributing to the spike in cyberattacks. GMO Research & AI Inc...
Tokyo, October 7 - Japanese corporations are increasingly becoming prime targets for cyberattacks, according to recent reports. These breaches have resulted in the unauthorized exposure of sensitive personal data belonging to countless individuals. Affected companies are struggling to compensate victims and implement measures to prevent future attacks.
Amidst these mounting challenges, the surge in cyberattacks may be partly attributed to the growing integration of artificial intelligence technology within corporate operations.
One prominent example is GMO Research & AI Inc., a subsidiary of GMO Internet Group Inc. The company disclosed that unauthorized access to its questionnaire website, infoQ, led to the compromise of personal data for 948,498 registered members. The stolen information included names, telephone numbers, and other details. Furthermore, the fraudsters exploited reward points totaling 2.86 million yen, exchanging them for Amazon.com gift codes. GMO has committed to fully compensating the affected members.
Another company, discount store operator Mr. Max Holdings Ltd., also fell victim to a similar attack. This incident resulted in the breach of telephone numbers, email addresses, and other data belonging to up to 1,735,154 members who utilized the company's apps and online platforms.
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