TOKYO, Oct 29 (Bernama-Kyodo) -- Japan's government asked telecommunications companies to block access to a website carrying purported customer information stolen from GMO Internet Group Inc. in an extortion attempt, sources close to the matter said Thursday, Kyodo News reported.
Japan Gov't Asks Telecom Firms To Block Extortion Site Over GMO Data Breach
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Japan's government requested telecom operators to block a website publishing stolen customer data from GMO Internet Group to prevent further privacy breaches during an ongoing extortion incident.
- The Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications asked industry groups to block the site as an emergency measure.
- GMO Internet Group confirmed the website became inaccessible after coordinated actions with related parties.
- The suspected hacker threatened to release additional personal data daily following the initial breach.
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