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Kaspersky’s Global Research and Analysis Team (GReAT) has uncovered an attack targeting a customized version of Windows 10 used exclusively by government organizations in an Asian country. The attackers used legitimate software components to launch NetamLoader, a previously unknown malware Read More …
GMO warned customers to back up data, disconnect devices, and shut down systems after a cyberattack. Attackers allegedly stole customer data, leaked information, and threatened ransomware deployment. Compromised trading-platform credentials and reports of unauthorized transactions raised concerns for affected users. Read More …
The Japanese subsidiary of Burger King has confirmed suffering a data breach and apologized for losing sensitive data on millions of customers. In a breach notification letter, Burger King Japan confirmed the exact date of the breach, as well as Read More …
Over the past year, Microsoft uncovered a Chinese-language cybercriminal ecosystem, an interconnected network of phishing kit operators, developers, and an illicit marketplace selling tools and infrastructure for large-scale phishing, enabling cybercriminal operations worldwide. Threat actors purchased and used these tools Read More …
China’s Minister of State Security has called for global regulation and guardrails on Artificial Intelligence (AI), as the nascent technology turns into a “new arena for strategic rivalry among major powers”. In other words, the AI race is the new Read More …
China’s Cyberspace Administration (CAC) has conducted a review of Palo Alto Networks’ products. The regulator’s announcement of its review says it’s needed “to ensure the safe and stable operation of critical information infrastructure, prevent cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities, and safeguard national security.” Read More …
Nichirei, the food distributor hit by a cyberattack that disrupted supplies to Kentucky Fried Chicken Japan and other outlets, said its systems are getting back online as it takes steps to remedy the disruption. The Tokyo-based provider of frozen food, ice and Read More …
A data breach that has potentially exposed the email and password combinations for over 14 million customers across six internet service providers (ISPs) has been disclosed by Japanese telecoms provider KDDI Corporation. According to the company, hackers exploited a vulnerability Read More …
In late May 2026, suspicious emails were identified being sent to Japanese partner companies of Booking.com, with the subject line “Important: Guest Stay Review Request” (重要：ゲスト滞在レビュー依頼). In this attack, a zip file was downloaded by accessing a hyperlink to a Read More …
A Japanese energy giant has apologised after losing a physical storage drive containing the data on millions of its clients. Workers for Kyushu Electric Power Co. apparently mislaid the drive, which had been left in an unlocked cabinet, the company Read More …