KDDI said a cyberattack against an email platform it operates for five Japanese internet service providers exposed 12.2 million customer email addresses and 7.6 million passwords. The company traced the intrusion to a vulnerability in third-party software, patched the flaw, and said its separate consumer email services were not affected. #KDDI #BandaiChannel
Keypoints
- KDDI confirmed exposure of 12.2 million email addresses and 7.6 million passwords.
- The attack targeted an email system used by five Japanese internet service providers.
- Attackers exploited a vulnerability in third-party software on the platform.
- KDDI patched the flaw and said no other systems were compromised.
- Japan has recently seen other incidents involving Aflac Japan, Nidec, Sapporo Holdings, and Bandai Channel.
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