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Casio Reveals Alarming Customer Data Breach in Recent Ransomware Assault
Casio has confirmed that customer data was stolen during a ransomware attack on its Brazil-based subsidiary in July. The company is working with the authorities and has implemented additional security measures to prevent future incidents. Learn more about the compromised data and Casio’s response to the attack.
Did you hear about the recent cyberattack on Casio? The company has now confirmed that it suffered a ransomware attack earlier this month. Worse still, the personal and confidential data of employees, job candidates, and some customers was also stolen. We want to help you understand the implications of such attacks and how to protect your own information.
Details of the Casio Ransomware Attack
The attack came to light when Casio warned that it was facing system disruption and service outages due to unauthorized access to its networks during the weekend. The Underground ransomware group later claimed responsibility for the attack, leaking various documents allegedly stolen from the Japanese tech giant’s systems. Today, Casio has published a new statement admitting that sensitive data was indeed stolen during the attack on its network.
What Information Was Compromised?
According to Casio’s ongoing investigation, the following information has been confirmed as likely compromised:
- Personal data of both permanent and temporary/contract employees of Casio and its affiliated companies.
- Personal details related to business partners of Casio and certain affiliates.
- Personal information of individuals who have interviewed for employment with Casio in the past.
- Personal information related to customers using services provided by Casio and its affiliated companies.
- Details related to contracts with current and past business partners.
- Financial data regarding invoices and sales transactions.
- Documents that include legal, financial, human resources planning, audit, sales, and technical information from within Casio and its affiliates.
However, Casio has clarified that customer data exposed in the breach does not include credit card information, as payment data isn’t stored on its systems. Additionally, the company says service systems like CASIO ID and ClassPad.net were not affected by the incident, as they are not hosted on the breached server infrastructure.
What Can You Do?
As the investigation continues, the scope of the impact may broaden. If you believe you may be affected, remain vigilant against unsolicited emails. Casio also requests internet users to avoid sharing any leaked information online, as doing so only worsens the situation for those affected by the data breach. In their updated statement, Casio says, “Please refrain from spreading this information through social media, etc., as it could increase the damage caused by the leak of information on this case, violate the privacy of those affected, have serious effects on their lives and businesses, and encourage crime.”
The police and Japan’s Personal Information Protection Commission have been informed about the situation since earlier this week. Authorities are now involved in the investigations and remediation efforts.
Stay Informed and Stay Safe
Unfortunately, cyberattacks like the one on Casio are becoming all too common. It’s crucial for everyone to stay informed about cybersecurity and take steps to protect their personal information. Keep coming back to learn more about the latest developments in cybersecurity and how you can safeguard your information from cyber threats. If you have any questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out to us for assistance.