Who Hacked GMO? Teenage Cyber Expert Finds Clues

An 18-year-old Japanese cybersecurity expert has uncovered evidence suggesting that the hacker behind a major cyberattack on GMO Internet Group may be operating from Asia, as the company offers a reward of approximately 150 million yen for information leading to the attacker's identification and investigates more than 700 tips received from the public. (News On Japan)

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