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KDDI breach exposes 12M emails and 7M passwords

Filed: Jul 07, 2026 at 12:05 AM ET
Summary: KDDI says 12 million email addresses and 7 million passwords were breached and affected users must change passwords soon.
WHO: KDDI
WHAT: KDDI disclosed a cyberattack breach involving 12 million email addresses and 7 million passwords.
WHEN: Jul 06, 2026 at 11:23 PM ET
WHERE: Japan
WHY: Users are expected to complete password changes and take necessary measures after the breach disclosure.
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