Tag: email compromise
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Nikkei Breaches Email Accounts, Exposes Data
Nikkei suffered not one, but two email breaches in just three months, exposing sensitive contact info and leaving staff and interviewees vulnerable to phishing scams. The hacks, which hit Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 accounts, allowed attackers to send thousands of malicious emails.
Japanese Railway Firms Targeted in Coordinated Cyber Attacks
Tokyo Metro is warning 59,000 Metpo loyalty scheme members to be on high alert after a cyber attack exposed their email addresses, prompting the company to urge customers to exercise extra caution. The breach, which was quickly contained, is a stark reminder of the importance of online security for even the most trusted brands.
KDDI Breach Exposes 12.2M Customer Emails
A massive data breach at KDDI Corporation has put 12.2 million customer emails and 7.6 million passwords at risk, all stemming from a single unpatched vulnerability in a third-party software system. This staggering incident highlights the importance of robust cybersecurity measures, even for seemingly secure systems.