TOKYO, Oct 27 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japanese internet service provider GMO Internet Group Inc. said late Monday that a hacker claiming to have gained unauthorised access to its foreign exchange trading service had threatened to disclose customer information and launch a ransomware attack at noon, Kyodo News reported.
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Japanese ISP GMO Internet says a hacker threatened to leak customer data and launch ransomware at noon.
- GMO warns users to back up data and unplug computers as deadline approaches.
- Hacker demands $50 million in cryptocurrency, which GMO refuses to pay.
- Investigation reveals unauthorized program installed on some customers' servers.
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