GMO verifies alleged customer data leak after breach
By The BriefBrief
Japan's GMO Internet is verifying customer data allegedly posted online by suspected hackers after a breach of its cloud service. The attackers vowed to continue leaking account holders' information one by one until GMO agrees to pay a $1 million ransom, according to Japan Times.
WHO:GMO Internet
WHAT:GMO Internet is verifying customer data allegedly posted by suspected hackers after a cloud service breach.
WHEN:Reported Oct 27, 2026 at 9:32 AM ET
WHERE:Japan
WHY:The suspected hackers said they would continue leaking account holders' information until GMO agrees to pay a $1 million ransom.
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