Japan's GMO hit by ransomware demand for $50 million

Briefing by News4U · First published

Hackers breached GMO's forex platform, causing unauthorized trades and data leaks; Japan vows urgent measures.

Hackers breached GMO Internet Group's forex platform, leading to unauthorized trades and customer data leaks; the attackers demanded $50 million in cryptocurrency, which GMO refused to pay. [1] [2] [3]

Japanese Finance Minister Katayama Satsuki said five forex firms reported affected clients and pledged swift regulatory action; Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae ordered emergency measures by next week. [1]

GMO warned Onamae.com users to back up data and disconnect devices before the hackers' noon deadline on Oct 27. [2] [3]

Sources

  1. GMO外汇平台遭网络攻击并被勒索5000万美元 日本财务大臣承诺紧急应对

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  3. 日本GMO互联网遭黑客勒索5000万美元，攻击者威胁中午公布客户信息并发动勒索软件攻击

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